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Welcome to the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Maryland page. ACS CAN is the nation's leading advocate for public policies that are helping to defeat cancer. The organization ensures that cancer patients, survivors, and their families have a voice in public policy matters at all levels of government. As the American Cancer Society's advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority.

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Maryland Priorities

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Maryland Joins Ranks of States Protecting Youth from Tobacco; Indoor Tanning Devices

May 12, 2019
Maryland

ANNAPOLIS - Today, Gov. Larry Hogan will enact two measures that will protect Maryland’s youth from increased risk of cancer. He will sign both legislation which will increase the statewide age of sale for tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, from 18 to 21, as well as legislation which will prohibit the

State Lead Ambassador Summit

May 4, 2019
Maryland

A huge thank you to Jacqueline Beale for attending the SLA Summit the first weekend in May. This Summit allows SLA's from across the country to learn the latest information about our legislative campaigns, state initiatives, and fundraising. Additionally, it provides the opportunity to network and learn from

We Did It! Two Legislative Priority Bills pass!

April 9, 2019
Maryland

An ambience of sadness and loss permeated this year’s Sine Die —the last day of the 90-day, Maryland General Assembly Session—as we processed the loss of Maryland House Speaker Michael Busch, a true health care champion. It is fitting that we made so much progress this year. Please take a

Maryland House, Senate Vote to Raise Tobacco Sales Age to 21

March 18, 2019
Maryland

Earlier today, Maryland’s House of Delegates and Senate passed bills that would increase the state’s age of tobacco sales to 21. Because the bills have slight differences, they will likely go to conference committee to reach a settlement on the proposed language.

Maryland Events

June 29, 2019
Bowie, MD

Knock Cancer Out of the Park

Please join us and invite your family and friends! The Bowie Baysox will be honoring cancer survivors on June 29th at game against the Akron Rubber Ducks. Purchase Tickets for Game This event is also a special fundraiser for ACS CAN. Tickets are $11 a person (all ages)...

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State Contacts

Sherry McCammon
Grassroots Manager
[email protected]
410-931-6850
Jocelyn Collins
Director, Government Relations
[email protected]
301-254-0072
Amber Herting
Associate Director, Media Advocacy
[email protected]
508-450-8690

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