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ACS CAN New Jersey unites and empowers cancer survivors, caregivers and volunteers across the Garden State to advocate for legislation and funding to FIGHT CANCER. We take action through legislative visits, community events, correspondence and media outreach - join us and make your voice heard.

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NJ: 2020 CAW invitation
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You're Invited!

It's that time of year again when we gear up for another New Jersey CANCER ACTION WEEK. Can you spare a couple of hours to visit your local legislators with other ACS CAN staff and volunteers?  We'd love to have you join us.

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New Jersey

Help close the flavored tobacco loophole

It's time to get all flavored tobacco products off the market, including menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. Youth smokers are more likely to use menthol cigarettes than any other age group.

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New Jersey

Make Healthy Beverages the Default Drink Option for Kids

Nearly one in three children is overweight or obese in this country; unhealthy food and drink consumption increases their risk of suffering from chronic disease as they grow into adulthood.

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Youth Smoking Prompts American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to Seek Legislation Addressing Tobacco Addiction

January 27, 2020
New Jersey

ACS CAN has released our New Jersey legislative agenda for 2020. We are seeking fo restrict the sale of all flavored tobacco producs. We are also looking for improve access to care and access to healthy foods.

ACS CAN Stresses the Importance of Prohibiting the Sale of All Flavors of All Tobacco Products After Gov. Murphy Signs Bill Restricting the Sale of Flavored E-cigarettes

January 21, 2020
New Jersey

Gov. Murphy has enacted legislation that restricts the sale of flavored e-cigarettes. ACS CAN is stressing the need for a more comprehensive law.

ACS CAN Stresses the Importance of Prohibiting the Sale of All Flavors of All Tobacco Products Following the Passage of Legislation Restricting the Sale of Flavored E-Cigarettes

January 13, 2020
New Jersey

The New Jersey State Legislature has passed legislation restricting the sale of flavored e-cigarettes. It is crucial for the sale of all flavors of all tobacco products to be prohibited.

Amidst Youth E-cigarette Epidemic, Cancer-Fighting Advocates Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling for Action to Prevent Tobacco Addiction

November 21, 2019
New Jersey

To mark the American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout, ACS CAN asks for passage and enactment of measures to protect health and save lives.

State Contacts

Sr. Maggie Lopez, Ed. D.
New Jersey Grassroots Manager
[email protected]
201-725-6767
Sam DeAlmeida
Government Relations Director
[email protected]
(732) 597.2434
Marc Kaplan
Senior Specialist, Division Media Advocacy
[email protected]
518-796-1038

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