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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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MI: Advocate Pledge 2021
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I pledge to take action in 2021 to help save more lives from cancer.

  • I want to join the fight to save more lives from cancer.
  • Even throughout the coronavirus pandemic, cancer hasn't stopped. This year in Michigan, it is estimated that over 61,000 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed
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I affirm my commitment to Michigan cancer patients in 2021

  • I want to join the fight to save more lives from cancer.
  • Even throughout the coronavirus pandemic, cancer hasn't stopped. This year in Michigan, it is estimated that over 61,000 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed
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2021 Cancer Action Week

Join volunteers from across Michigan April 26th-30th to make a difference through virtual advocacy.  You'll be speaking directly to lawmakers asking them to keep cancer policy a top priority. 

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House of Representatives to Address Access to Oral Anti-Cancer Medication

February 24, 2021
Michigan

Lansing, MI – Today, House Republicans held a press conference to announce the Michigan House Healthcare Reform Plan. Andrew Schepers, director of government relations in Michigan for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), made the following statement in reaction. “As an organization dedicated to reducing suffering and

World Cancer Day: Oral Chemo Fairness Legislation

February 4, 2021
Michigan

LANSING, MI - World Cancer Day is this Thursday, which makes this the perfect time to thank Rep. Daire Rendon for introducing oral chemo fairness legislation and to ask the legislature to act quickly to pass this legislation. It has never been more critical for people to be able

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Priorities for 2021 Legislative Session

January 11, 2021
Michigan

LANSING, MI – As lawmakers dive into the new year, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) looks ahead to what public health initiatives our lawmakers can accomplish in the 2021 legislative session. Michigan has a long way to go regarding tobacco control policy and access to care

Statement on the Death of Former Sen. Tom Casperson

November 30, 2020
Michigan

LANSING, MI – A statement from Andrew Schepers, government relations director in Michigan for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) on the passing of former Sen. Tom Casperson from complications with lung cancer. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Sen. Tom Casperson from

Michigan Events

April 26, 2021EST

2021 Cancer Action Week

Happening April 26th - 30th Cancer advocates from around the state will be meeting virtually to advance the fight against cancer. Registration is now open.

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State Contacts

Andrew Schepers
Michigan Government Relations Director
East Lansing
[email protected]
Office: ‪ 517-219-9434
Ashley Wakefield
Michigan Grassroots Manager
East Lansing
[email protected]
Office: 517-219-9502
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 Wakefield 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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