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August 25, 2026
North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) invites the community to join the annual Lights of Hope event at the North Carolina State Capitol on Sunday, August 30 from 7:15-8:15 p.m. to honor lives touched by cancer and champion the need for

August 13, 2026
North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. – August 13, 2026 – A recent poll by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows 84% of North Carolina voters believe all Americans, regardless of the type of health insurance they have, should have access to affordable cancer screening and treatment close to home.

July 23, 2026
North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) advocates for evidence-based policies that reduce the cancer burden. As the North Carolina legislature prepares to return to the General Assembly next week, ACS CAN urges the Senate to pass House Bill 567 to increase access to biomarker

June 30, 2026
North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. – June 30, 2026 – With days left to act in the legislative session, cancer advocates urgently call on North Carolina lawmakers to pass legislation improving access to biomarker testing. The following statement can be attributed to American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) North Carolina Grassroots

North Carolina Events

August 30, 2026EST
Raleigh, NC

On Sunday, August 30 a beautiful display of Lights of Hope bags will be set up outside the NC State Capitol for the public to view. We will have special guest speakers, including cancer survivors, and a special walk through the display accompanied by bagpiper. The event will begin at...

State Contacts

Jon Charest
Senior Grassroots Manager
John Broome
Government Relations Director
Stacy Jacobson
Sr. Regional Media Advocacy Manager

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