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We are hearing great feedback from the cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers who participated in last week's Surviving the System Lobby Day. For nearly all the participants, this was the first time they were involved in advocacy. Many said they are ready to become more involved in ACS CAN and

They're here for you. 30 of them, to be exact. 30 cancer survivors and caregivers have journeyed far from their homes to demand that Congress take Action NOW, Not Later on comprehensive health care reform. Throughout the day these brave individuals from across the United States will share their stories

A nationwide text message just went out, asking folks to show their support for the patients and caregivers who are in DC today fighting for health care reform. Here are some of the first replies: I am with you in the fight! It's time to insure all Americans. We desperately

More text messages of support for cancer advocates keep flooding in every minute. Here are some more messages of support: Go get em! U have my support and prayers! The time for quality coverage is now Please support health care reform! I m a cancer survivor! You need to pass

The May 20 "Surviving the System" Lobby Day is underway. Cancer patients, survivors, and their caregivers are meeting with Members and their staff right NOW. At 8:30 this morning, the 27 cancer patients, survivors, and their caregivers were given a great send off from Dan Smith, president of ACS CAN,

Arizona? Check. Florida? Check. Ohio? Check. Looks like ACS CAN's army of grassroots supporters all across the country are excited to supportξ Joni, and Tammy, and Cathy, and Glenn and Roseanne and all of the other "Surviving the System" advocates. Click the Read more link to see more messages of

The deluge of text messages of support never stops. From messages like "Go get 'em" to "U R Heroes", the setiment has been felt here in DC.ξ Click the Read More link below to see the newest messages. We need to better healthcare for our cancer patients!! This has to

As of this post Phyllis Miller, one of the Surviving the System lobby day advocates, has her picture featured on the homepage of Roll Call (UPDATE: Page is no longer live, use this link to view ) Note: Comments for this post have been archived

What an amazing whirlwind of a day today! Our patient advocates and their caregivers successfully made it to Washington for ACS CAN's "Surviving the System" Lobby Day, each with his or her own personal story of how theyŠ—Ève fallen through the cracks of the current health insurance system. Today's Lobby