Mahalo for joining us to fight for lifesaving laws that will prevent cancer and protect survivors and their families. Your involvement in ACS CAN Hawai'i's Cancer Action Day will help improve the lives of thousands of families across our state.
We're planning an impactful day and want to make sure you have all the materials you need to be successful.
What to wear: ACS CAN Blue shirt will be provided (or wear the one you have!), casual dress pants/skirt (khaki's okay), and comfortable walking shoes. Optional: refillable water bottle (water will be provided); umbrella
For those of you traveling to Oahu, our morning briefing will begin at 9:30 a.m. in Room 437 at the Hawaii State Capitol.
Light breakfast provided: muffins, croissants, coffee, and water.
Meetings will take place througout the day (check your folder for your meeting times provided day of event) with the day wrapping up around 3:30 p.m.
Contact Cynthia (staff partner): [email protected]/ 808.392.3229.
PRE-EVENT PREPARATION AND EDUCATION
Links to watch recorded trainings- feel free to check out the example roleplay from each of the sessions:
- Recording: 3/14 Training Password: HICAD26
- Watch this training! Discussion and examples of priorities in this training.
- Presentation Slides
More resources:
- Biomarker Videos: Michael's Biomarker Story
- Additional Biomarker slides
- Biomarkers FAQ
- Colorectal Cancer Fact Sheet
- Access to Colorectal Screenings (video): Dr. Van Wieren on Access to Colorectal Cancer Screening in HI
Volunteer Advocate Packet - All you need to be ready for Cancer Action Day! Printed copies will be available on Cancer Action Day.
- Agenda & FAQ
- 2026 Hawaii Legislative Priority Info and Talking Points
- Sample Script (If you don't have time for anything else. Check this out.)
- Report Back Form
- Half page Cheat Sheet
Lawmaker's Packet - Materials included in the leave behind folder for all lawmakers (work in progress):
- 2026 Hawaii Legislative Priorities
- Hawaii Biomarker Testing Fact Sheet
- Natalie's Biomarker Story
- Colorectal Cancer Fact Sheet
*Team Meeting Assignments*: (In progress)
Capitol Map
Legislative Profiles - Check out the profile of lawmakers you will be meeting:
Legislator District Map
Representatives here
Senators here
Report Back: After your meeting, have one person from your team fill out this report back form.
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