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Yakima Resident Receives National Volunteer Award for Commitment to Cancer Advocacy
Beth Parker Receives National Recognition from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)
September 16, 2025
Washington, D.C., –– Beth Parker was awarded Ambassador Constituent Team (ACT) Lead of the Year by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) for her exceptional commitment to advocacy work and making cancer a national priority.
“Beth is a tireless advocate who speaks out on behalf of all those touched by cancer, both in her community, her state and across the country,” said Lisa Lacasse, president of ACS CAN. “Her outstanding efforts are reflected in her ability to swiftly organize and mobilize a robust team of local volunteers to champion strong and effective public policy to help end cancer as we know it for everyone.”
Parker has shown passion and commitment to fighting cancer in her career and personal life. She shows up for her community time and again and brings passion, experience from her work as a clinical research administrator in a rural area, and innovative ideas to move the mission forward. She is a member of the LGBTQIA+ & Allies Engagement group and creates space for this community in her town, supporting them with Pride events and opportunities for education and awareness.
This annual award is given to a lead congressional district volunteer who has demonstrated remarkable leadership in advocating for ACS CAN’s mission priority areas of cancer-related public policy.
The award was presented on Sept. 14 as part of the annual ACS CAN Leadership Summit and Lobby Day. More than 700 cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones will meet with their elected officials to urge them to prioritize cancer research and prevention programs, along with other proven cancer-fighting policies, highlighting the real-life impact these investments have on patients, families and communities nationwide.
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