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October 9, 2019
Maryland

Even if you have only a few minutes a day to spare, ACS CAN will empower you to become an effective advocate for cancer issues. We provide the training, tools, and opportunities you need to ensure your voice is heard by your lawmakers. It Starts by Being an Online Action

September 10, 2019
Maryland

On September 10th, Maryland Volunteer Team attended the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Lobby Day in Washington, DC. They were joined by more than 700 cancer patients, survivors and their caregivers from all 50 states and nearly every congressional district. While in DC, volunteers met with their

August 1, 2019
District Of Columbia, Maryland

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will be honoring those who have been touched by cancer and remembering those lost during the Lights of HOPE ceremony on September 10th in Washington, D.C. Lights of Hope bags bearing the names of those touched by cancer will line

July 20, 2019
Maryland

ACS CAN attended Congressman Anthony Brown ‘s Health Fair. and provided information to the community about the need to increase cancer research funding. We appreciate Congressman Brown's support of cancer-related issues and other health issues in his District.

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

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

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. This year marked

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.

March 15, 2019
Maryland

ANNAPOLIS - Earlier today, Maryland’s Senate passed a bill that would prohibit those under 18 from using indoor tanning devices in the state. Yesterday, the House of Delegates passed the same legislation. Following is a statement from Jocelyn Collins, Maryland’s government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action