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ACS CAN is the nation's leading cancer advocacy organization that is working every day to make cancer issues a national priority.

Many of the most important decisions about cancer are made outside of your doctor's office. Instead, they are made by your state legislature, in Congress and in the White House. ACS CAN empowers regular people to be part of the growing national movement that is fighting back against cancer.

 

 

 

 

 

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Matt Helder Joins American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to Direct Government Relations in Washington State

January 17, 2020
Washington

OLYMPIA, Wash.— Matt Helder , who has had a successful career around the state legislature and local politics, joined the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) as the Washington state government relations director. In his role, Helder will lead ACS CAN’s policy agenda in the state to advance

 Washington Representative Paul Harris Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy

September 11, 2019
Washington

Washington Representative Paul Harris received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award this week, the most prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of his dedication to championing tobacco control legislation to protect future generations from the dangers of tobacco use.

New Report: Washington Falls Short on Tobacco Prevention, Public Policies to Fight Cancer

August 1, 2019
Washington

OLYMPIA, Wash.—Washington falls short on implementing policies and passing legislation to prevent and reduce cancer, according to a new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). The annual "How Do You Measure Up? A Progress Report on State Legislative Activity to Reduce Cancer

Gov. Inslee Signs Tobacco 21 Legislation into Law

April 5, 2019
Washington

SEATTLE, Wash.—April 5, 2019-- Gov. Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1074 into law today, raising the age of sale for all tobacco products including electronic cigarettes to 21 in Washington state, effective January 1, 2020. Mary McHale, the Washington government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network,

State Contacts

Amanda Yager
Grassroots Manager
[email protected]
253-207-5166
Matt Helder
Government Relations Director
[email protected]
360-790-0921
Noe Baker
Senior Regional Media Advocacy Manager
[email protected]
503-795-3955

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