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You can help end cancer as we know it by joining the Society of Emerging Leaders as a California student or young professional Ambassadors. Are you willing and able to activate on behalf of the Emerging Leaders Council on timely ACS CAN policy campaigns? Join us!

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Jen Grand-Lejano Promoted to Serve as Managing Director of the Pacific Region for the Nation’s Leading Cancer Advocacy Organization

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.

Young Bay Area Advocates Who Lost Their Brothers to Childhood Cancer Push Lawmakers to Support Research Funding Bill

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.

California Cancer Advocates Push for Legislation to Increase Childhood Cancer Research Funding, Curb Tobacco Use

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.

Carlsbad Law Prohibiting Smoking in Most Multi-unit Homes Takes Effect Jan. 1st

December 31, 2024

California

Starting January 1 st , Carlsbad will enforce a new law prohibiting smoking, including e-cigarettes and cannabis, in and around multi-unit buildings with three or more residential units, except for outdoor designated spaces.