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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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ACS CAN has been working with the legislature to add an additional $200,000 for tobacco prevention. Thousands of Michiganders would have access to Michigan’s quit line including expecting mothers, children, and those facing other health issues.

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Statement on the Death of Rep. Andrea Schroeder

October 1, 2021
Michigan

LANSING, MI – October 1, 2021 – A statement from Andrew Schepers, government relations director in Michigan for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) on State Representative Andrea Schroeder's passing. "We are deeply saddened by the passing of State Rep. Andrea Schroeder. On behalf of the American

Cancer Patients and Survivors Rally Legislators Virtually Due to COVID-19

April 29, 2021
Michigan

LANSING, MI – The unpredictable and dynamic nature of COVID-19 is no match for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers' steadfast commitment. The virus and the elevated risk for those with compromised immune systems became a roadblock for the annual Cancer Action Day, so cancer

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute Announce Partnership

April 8, 2021
Michigan

LANSING, MI - April 8, 2021 - American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute are pleased to announce a new partnership. The organizations have aligned to provide information about cancer-related legislative actions taking place on the state and federal levels.

Michigan House Passes Oral Chemotherapy Fairness Legislation

March 25, 2021
Michigan

LANSING, MI – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is thrilled to see the House pass oral chemotherapy fairness legislation today. ACS CAN wants to take this moment to thank Rep. Daire Rendon for supporting and sponsoring this legislation. It has never been more critical for people

State Contacts

Andrew Schepers
Michigan Government Relations Director
East Lansing
[email protected]
Office: ‪ 517-219-9434
Ashley Hall
Michigan Grassroots Manager
Ann Arbor
[email protected]
Cell: (248) 320-3887
Michelle Zimmerman
Senior Regional Media Advocacy Manager
[email protected]
Cell: (740) 525-9577

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CANdid Connection Podcast

Do you ever feel confused or behind on all the latest policy news affecting Cancer patients and their families? Michigan's very own Andrew Schepers & Ashley Hall launched the CANdid Connection Podcast as a way to bring the news happening at the capitol into your livingroom. Go to the...

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