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RAISE THE SALE AGE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO 21 IN OKLAHOMA

95% of adults who smoke started before age 21. According to the Institute of Medicine, rasing the age of sale of tobacco products to 21 could help reduce the prevalence of smoking by 12%, saving lives and dollars.

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Ask Oklahoma lawmakers to support 100% Smoke-free workplaces

This year, secondhand smoke will cause nearly 42,000 deaths nation-wide among nonsmokers and an estimated 7,500 Oklahomans will die from smoking-related illness. We need to protect ALL Oklahoma workers from the dangers of secondhand smoke!

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Oklahoma Maintains Positive Momentum on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

August 1, 2019
Oklahoma

Oklahoma’s lawmakers must reject any attempts to weaken or undermine effective tobacco control legislation and implement comprehensive policies that will prevent our kids from developing a lifelong addiction to tobacco.

April 15, Cancer Advocates Fight for Expanded Access to Health Care

April 11, 2019
Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahomans from across the state gather at the Capitol on Monday to ask for expanded access to health care and policies that will help curb tobacco use. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network of Oklahoma’s annual Day at the Capitol puts cancer advocates face-to-face with

Clean Air for All Oklahomans Must Remain a Top Priority

March 18, 2019
Oklahoma

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network of Oklahoma thanks both Rep. Harold Wright for authoring House Bill 2288 and its volunteers for tirelessly advocating to clear the air for all workers.

Oklahomans Receive High Honors for Outstanding Efforts in Cancer Advocacy

September 24, 2018
Oklahoma

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A team of advocates and staff in Oklahoma was recognized for their dedication and exceptional work in cancer advocacy by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). ACS CAN, the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, presents the State Advocacy Team of the

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Oklahoma: Getting Involved in Your Community

Meet Oklahoma SLA (State Lead Ambassador) Chris Shilling

Why are you a cancer advocate?

Fighting cancer is something that requires collective action. I hope to work with the legislature, public health, and healthcare organizations to reduce the burden of cancer.

State Contacts

Scott Tohlen
Government Relations Director, Oklahoma
[email protected]
1.405.841.5830
Paula Warlick
Grassroots Manager, Oklahoma
[email protected]
918.477.5410
Adrienne Lynch
Senior Regional Media Advocacy Manager
[email protected]

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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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