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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: 2021 Cancer Action Week Registration

Please join us during ACS CAN's NJ Cancer Action Week, February 1-5, 2021. During this virtual event we will meet with NJ lawmakers and urge them to take action on our state cancer priorities.

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Patients Can't Afford to Fail - Reform Step Therapy

Right now, in New Jersey, a process known as step therapy or “fail first” is resulting in delays in cancer care. Under fail first policies, patients must try and fail on less expensive medicine before insurance will cover a more expensive option - even if your doctor believes the more expensive treatment will be more effective. Send your lawmakers a message today. Cancer patients can’t afford to waste time.

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New Jersey Barriers to Treatment Story Collection

Access to medical treatments, prescriptions and therapies is critical to reducing suffering and death from cancer and other chronic illnesses.

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ACS CAN Testifies on the Impact of Cannabis Legalization on Smoke-Free Protections in New Jersey

November 9, 2020
New Jersey

Date: November 9, 2020 To: Members of Senate Judiciary Committee From: Michael Davoli, New York City and New Jersey Government Relations Director Re: S-21 – New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act" Good morning Chair Scutari - and distinguished members of Senate Judiciary Committee. My

ACS CAN Asks New Jersey’s Leaders to Ensure That Marijuana Legalization Does Not Undermine New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act

November 6, 2020
New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – Nov. 6, 2020 – On Election Day New Jersey voters authorized the legalization of the use of marijuana by those 21 years of age and older. American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) New Jersey Government Relations Director Michael Davoli released the following statement: “It

ACS CAN Asks New Jersey’s Leaders to Ensure That Marijuana Legalization Does Not Undermine New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act

November 6, 2020
New Jersey

In light of New Jersey legalizing the use of marijuana, ACS CAN New Jersey Government Relations Director Michael Davoli asks that the state's Smoke-Free Air Act remains strong and includes marijuana. He also asks that smoking of all prducts be prohibited in casinos.

ACS CAN Supports Healthy Beverages with Kids' Meals (Memo)

October 9, 2020
New Jersey

ACS CAN released this memo to the New Jersey state legislature asking for support of legislation that would require non-sugary drinks to be served with meals targetting young people in restaurants.

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December 21, 2020
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Craft Beer & Cheese Pairing Virtual Holiday Party to Benefit ACS CAN

Who says we can't gather to share some holiday cheer this year while supporting a good cause? Please join ACS CAN and City Brew Tours for a virtual holiday party featuring craft beer, cheese and treats in your own home on Monday December 21 at 7 PM ...

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State Contacts

Sr. Maggie Lopez, Ed. D.
New Jersey Grassroots Manager
[email protected]
201-725-6767
Michael Davoli
Government Relations Director
[email protected]
212.237.3853
Marc Kaplan
Senior Specialist, Division Media Advocacy
[email protected]
518-796-1038

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Do you have a personal story about how cancer has impacted you or someone you love? Real stories are how ACS CAN ensures that no one becomes a statistic.

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