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2020 Virtual Illinois Day at the Capitol Registration

On Tuesday, May 5th volunteer advocates from across the state will come together virtually for our annual Day at the Captiol. Our day may look different, but our impact will be the same: make fighting cancer a top priority among our lawmakers as a loud and united grassroots voice.

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Tell IL Lawmakers to Vote Yes to Improve Access to Clinical Trials for Medicaid Enrollees

The Illinois state Senate is voting on our bill to improve access to clinical trials for Medicaid recipients. Send your lawmaker a message today and tell them to vote yes! 

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Our power to influence lawmakers comes from cancer stories shared by advocates just like you. Please take just a minute to share your story. 

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Improving Access to Health Care in Illinois Tops American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s List of 2020 Legislative Priorities

January 21, 2020
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – January 21, 2020 – As lawmakers dive into the new year, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is pursuing legislation that will ease the burden of cancer in Illinois. The latest edition of the ACS CAN’s How Do You Measure Up? report

Illinois Senate President John Cullerton Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy

September 12, 2019
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Washington, D.C. – Illinois Senate President John J. Cullerton received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award this week, the most prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of his dedication to advancing strong tobacco control legislation aimed at reducing the burden of cancer

Senator Durbin Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy

September 11, 2019
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Senator Dick Durbin received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award this week, the most prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of his longtime dedication to improving public health through public policy.

Illinois Receives Top State Advocacy Team Award for Outstanding Efforts in Cancer Advocacy

September 9, 2019
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Springfield, IL – A team of advocates and staff in Illinois was recognized by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) for their dedication and exceptional work in cancer advocacy. ACS CAN, the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, presents the State Advocacy Team of the Year

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May 5, 2020

Virtual 2020 Illinois Day at the Capitol

On Tuesday, May 5th volunteer advocates from across the state will come together virtually for our annual Day at the Captiol. Our day may look different, but our impact will be the same: make fighting cancer a top priority among our lawmakers as a loud and united grassroots voice in...

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Shana Crews
Illinois Government Relations Director
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309-645-6909
Emily Hall
Illinois Grassroots Manager
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312-279-7215
Michael DuPré
Media Advocacy Manager
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515-321-4031

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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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