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July 28, 2025
California

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 703 into law, giving California taxpayers the option to voluntarily donate a portion of their state tax return to support childhood cancer research starting January 2026.

April 10, 2025
California

After an extensive search, Jen Grand-Lejano has been promoted to managing director of the Pacific region for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the American Cancer Society’s nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate.

April 9, 2025
California

More than 150 American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers from across California gathered at the State Capitol for Cancer Action Day. They urged legislators to support legislation aimed at saving lives from cancer.

April 9, 2025
California

After losing their brothers to childhood cancer, Sahil Mehta and Rayaan Kolte are resolved to help save lives from this devastating disease. On April 9, they joined over 150 cancer advocates at the state Capitol for Cancer Action Day.

State Contacts

Mary Kemp
Director, Grassroots Organizing
Priscilla Cabral-Perez
Associate Director, Regional Multicultural Media Advocacy
Jen Grand-Lejano
Managing Director, California

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