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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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Congresswoman Lisa Blunt-Rochester Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy

September 15, 2020
Delaware

Cong. Blunt-Rochester has been honored by ACS CAN for her leadership in advocating for cancer related policies.

Wilmington Breast Cancer Survivor to Honor and Remember Those Touched by Cancer With Lights of Hope Display

August 26, 2020
Delaware

Breast cancer survivor Barbara Burd is honoring those who are or have been on the cancer journey with Lights of Hope.

ACS CAN DE Day at the Capitol Will Be a Virtual Event the Second Week of June

March 24, 2020
Delaware

Because of the closing of the State Capitol to visitors, we are encouraging volunteers to advocate virtually.

ACS CAN Lauds Governor Carney for Enacting Tobacco 21

May 6, 2019
Delaware

DOVER, DE , April 17, 2019 – Governor Carney today enacted a law that will prohibit the sale of tobacco products to those younger than 21. The bill signing took place during Delaware Day at the Capitol, during which cancer survivors and caregivers met with state lawmakers to tell their

State Contacts

Jocelyn Collins
Government Relations Director
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Priyanka Konanur
Grassroots Manager
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240.229.0300
Marc Kaplan
Senior Regional Media Advocacy Manager
[email protected]
518.796.1038

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