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ACS CAN Michigan prides itself on our amazing cancer advocates. They work to fight cancer at the state capitol and hold our representatives in Washington, D.C. accountable. Our cancer advocates believe access to health care and preventing youth from becoming regular tobacco users are important issues to all of us! Won’t you join us?

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Poll: Travelers Overwhelmingly Support Smoke-free Airports

February 17, 2026
Michigan

As the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Authority considers allowing smoking in the airport, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) recently commissioned a nationwide poll to see how people feel about smoking in airports.

Advocates Call on Lawmakers to Reduce the Burden of Tobacco

January 14, 2026
Michigan

As the 2026 legislative session gets underway, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network urges legislators to prioritize easing the burden of cancer in Michigan.

On the Great American Smokeout®, Advocates Urge Detroit Metro Airport to Stay Smoke-free

November 17, 2025
Michigan

During the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout®, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Calls on the Wayne County Airport Authority to Prioritize the Health of Travelers

Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Reduce the Toll of Tobacco and Improve Access to Care

March 5, 2025
Michigan

Cancer Advocates Gathered at the Statehouse Today to Say Michigan Can and Must Do Better to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Michiganders

Michigan Events

May 13, 2026
Lansing, MI

Michigan Cancer Action Day 2026

Join fellow cancer survivors, caregivers, and advocates from across Michigan in asking lawmakers to make cancer a top priority. The Michigan Cancer Action Day on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, allows you to share your personal cancer story with your state lawmakers and/or their staff.

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State Contacts

Katie Jones
Grassroots Manager
[email protected]
517.325.2272
Michelle Zimmerman
Associate Director, Regional Media Advocacy
[email protected]
Cell: 740-525-9577
Molly Medenblik
Michigan Government Relations Director
[email protected]
616-634-5284

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