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Welcome to the Delaware ACS CAN page. Here you can learn about issues that play a critical role in reducing cancer incidence and deaths in our state.  ACS CAN supports science and evidence based policies to achieve legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.

 

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Increase Funding for the State's Tobacco Control Programs

It's time to restore the cuts to the state's tobacco control program. Ask the DE Joint Finance Committee to invest in our kids future by increasing funding for the state tobacco prevention and cessation programs by at least $ 1 million.  

Tell The Joint Finance Committee to Increase Funding For Tobacco Control
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We Can't Thank You Enough

Thank the Govenor, your Senators and Representatives for their support of Tobacco 21. Tobacco 21 legislation will move Delaware closer to a tobacco free generation. 

Thank For Your Support of Tobacco 21
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Share Your Tobacco Story

Tobacco use is the number one cause of preventable death in the U.S. and you have one of the most powerful tools to help us change this. Your story.

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ACS CAN Praises Senate for Passing Tobacco 21

March 19, 2019
Delaware

DOVER, DE - March 19, 2019- The Delaware State Senate today passed legislation (SB25) that would prohibit the sale of tobacco products to those younger than 21. American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Delaware Government Relations Director Jeanne Chiquoine released the following statement: “Tobacco 21 is a sound

ACS CAN Supports Measure to Protect Delaware’s Young People from the Dangers of Tobacco

March 6, 2019
Delaware

DOVER, DE – March 5, 2019 – Governor Carney today announced his support for legislation (Senate Bill No. 25) that would raise the age of for sale of tobacco products to 21 from the current age of 18. American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Delaware Government Relations

ACS CAN Praises Governor Carney for His Support of Tobacco 21 in Delaware

January 22, 2019
Delaware

DOVER, DE –Jan. 17, 2019 – Earlier today, during his State of State Address, Governor John Carney announced his support for enacting a law that would prohibit the sale of tobacco products to those younger than 21. Currently tobacco products can be sold to people as young as 18.

2019 Delaware Legislative Agenda

November 29, 2018
Delaware

Victory in the fight against cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Delawareans touched by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease.

State Contacts

Jeanne Chiquoine
Delaware Government Relations Director
[email protected]
484-653-7807
Marc Kaplan
Senior Specialist, Division Media Advocacy
Albany, NY
[email protected]
518-796-1038

Share Your Story

Do you have a personal story about how cancer has impacted you or someone you love? Real stories are how ACS CAN ensures that no one becomes a statistic.

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