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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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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. 

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Raise the age of sale of tobacco products to 21 in Michigan

Please sign our petition asking Michigan lawmakers to support legislation to raise the state sale age of tobacco products to 21.  

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I Support Better Palliative Care in Michigan

Patients diagnosed with serious illnesses, like cancer, should have the option of receiving palliative care services for as long they need it, along with their curative treatment. Unfortunately, too many patients in Michigan currently lack access to quality palliative care.

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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

The Great American Smokeout, a Day to Call for Action on Disparities in Tobacco Use

November 19, 2020
Michigan

LANSING, MI – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network is marking the American Cancer Society’s 45th annual Great American Smokeout happening today by calling on state lawmakers to protect the health of our youth, residents with lower incomes, LGBTQ+ communities and communities of color by passing strong tobacco control

Michiganders Join Hundreds of Cancer Patients, Survivors Nationwide to Call on Congress: Make Cancer a National Priority

September 15, 2020
Michigan

LANSING, MI. – Nearly 700 cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones from all 50 states will dial into calls and log onto virtual meetings this week to ask members of Congress to make the fight against cancer a national priority. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the American Cancer Society

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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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