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Here at ACS CAN Alaska, we fight for laws that help cancer patients and prevent cancer. We do this with the help of dedicated volunteers from all across our state. Join us in making a difference for Alaskans now and for years to come!

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Volunteers Joe Yourkoski and Johna Beech talking with U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski in the Alaska State Capitol - February 19, 2019

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Take Action Against Cancer with ACS CAN - Anchorage Advocacy Training

You are invited to join staff and other local volunteers for a grassroots tactics training on Wednesday, February 5, from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Loussac Library (3600 Denali Street, Anchorage).

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Apply Now for our 2020 Cancer Action Day

We will be taking a select group of Alaskans to our state capitol to fight cancer through advocacy. The deadline to apply is Friday, November 15, 2019.

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Alaska, Alaska

Apply Now for our 2020 Cancer Action Day

We will be taking a select group of Alaskans to our state capitol to fight cancer through advocacy. The deadline to apply is Friday, November 15, 2019.

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Senator Lisa Murkowski Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy

September 11, 2019
Alaska

Senator Lisa Murkowski received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award on Tuesday, September 10, the most prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of her significant contributions to the fight against cancer.

Advocates Hold Press Conference to Discuss Anchorage’s New Tobacco Sales Age of 21

August 20, 2019
Alaska

ANCHORAGE, ALASKA — Anchorage’s new age of sale for all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, rises to 21 on the first day of school, Tuesday, August 20. To celebrate, community advocates, public health leaders, and Anchorage Assembly members will host a press conference to discuss this new Tobacco 21 ordinance and

Tobacco 21 for Anchorage passes 11-0

July 25, 2019
Alaska

Great news! The Anchorage Assembly took a stand against Big Tobacco and voted 11-0 in favor of raising the age of sale for tobacco products in Anchorage from 19 to 21. We wanted to extend a big THANK YOU to all of the volunteers like you who contacted the

Nikiski Student Joe Yourkoski Recognized For Work With American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network

February 21, 2019
Alaska

Originally Published at radiokenai.net on February 20, 2019 Written by Jennifer Williams Nikiski Student Joe Yourkoski Recognized For Work With American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Joe Yourkoski was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of four, and by the age of 13 was declared a

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Join Our Leadership Volunteer Team

Do you want to take your involvement in advocacy to the next level? Learn more about applying to become an leadership volunteer for your region of Alaska and you can become a stronger advocate in the fight against cancer.

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State Contacts

Emily Nenon
Alaska Government Relations Director
[email protected]
907-273-2097
Heather Aronno
Alaska Grassroots Manager
[email protected]
907.273.2069
Noe Baker
Senior Specialist, Media Advocacy
[email protected]
503-795-3955

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