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Join us for the Rhode Island Research Breakfast Friday, October 2, 2026!

Join us on Friday, October 2 at the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick where ACS CAN will reconvene leaders and decision makers from across Rhode Island in support of our efforts to fight cancer on Smith Hill, Capitol Hill, and across the country. Don't miss this important event.

Latest Updates

March 25, 2026
Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE —March 26, 2026— Later today, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers will rally at the Rhode Island State House, advocating for legislative proposals that aim to address the needs of patients across the cancer continuum. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS

August 20, 2025
Rhode Island

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Pays Tribute to Beloved Providence Judge Frank Caprio

April 21, 2025
Rhode Island

Advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) join Rhode Islanders in mourning the loss of Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio.

April 21, 2025
Rhode Island

Advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) join Rhode Islanders in mourning the loss of Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio.

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State Contacts

Ryan Strik
Rhode Island Government Relations Director
Rebecca Oechsner
Regional Senior Manager, Grassroots Organizing
Amber Hillman Herting
Associate Director, Media Advocacy

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