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2019 ACS CAN Alaska 6th Annual Policy Forum & Luncheon
September 25, 2019
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Megan Room—6591 A Street, Anchorage, Alaska

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Send a Light of Hope from Alaska to Washington D.C.

In September, more than 30,000 Lights of HOPE will line the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. For some, the ceremony is a celebration of survivorship. But, for far too many, it’s a remembrance of someone who was lost to this dreaded disease.

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Get ACS CAN to Come to You

Are you in need of an engaging speaker for your event, class, or meeting? Would you or people you know want to learn more about the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, advocacy, the legislative process, or other related topics?

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Alaska Priorities

2019 Alaska State Legislative Priorities

Improving Access to Treatment

Tobacco Prevention Funding

Childhood Obesity Prevention Funding

Pain Management and Palliative Care policy

Colorectal Screening

Tobacco Taxes

Smoke-free workplaces

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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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Alaska Events

September 25, 2019

Anchorage, AK

ACS CAN Alaska's 2019 Policy Forum & Community Engagement Event

2019 ACS CAN Alaska 6th Annual Policy Forum & Luncheon September 25, 2019 The Megan Room—6591 A Street, Anchorage, Alaska Community Dialogue and Recognition Luncheon 10:00 am—1:00 pm Program: Policy Forum Panel Discussion -- 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Networking Time -- 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m...

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