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Statement on Gov. Cuomo's Budget Address

February 2, 2011
New York

CANCER SCREENINGS, ANTI-TOBACCO PROGRAM ARE WISE INVESTMENTS Statement from Donald Distasio, CEO, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding Gov. Cuomo’s proposed 2011-2012 state budget. “A money-saving investment in programs that prevent and detect cancer early is a wise fiscal strategy in challenging times.

Statement on NYC Smoke-Free Parks, Beaches, Plazas

February 2, 2011
New York

Today, New York City Marks the New Frontier for Tobacco Control Statement from Donald Distasio, CEO of the American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding expanded smoke-free protections to parks, beaches and pedestrian plazas: This afternoon, New York City reaffirmed that smoke-free parks and beaches are the new

January Advocacy Round-up

February 1, 2011
New Jersey, New York

Your Eastern Division Advocacy Team has been busy in the new year! Here are some highlights from the past month: Announcing the 2011 Donald H. Gemson Cancer Prevention Public Policy Award The Eastern Division of the American Cancer Society is now accepting nominations for the second annual Donald

Gemson Cancer Prevention Public Policy Award

February 1, 2011
New York

Announcing the 2011 Donald H. Gemson Cancer Prevention Public Policy Award The Eastern Division of the American Cancer Society is now accepting nominations for the second annual Donald H. Gemson, Cancer Prevention Public Policy Award. This award recognizes leadership in broad-based policy change in the fight against cancer,

Senators Urged to Defend Critical New Patient Protections by Voting Against Affordable Care Act Repeal

February 1, 2011

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is encouraging people with cancer and others impacted by the disease to call on lawmakers to vote against a repeal of the Affordable Care Act, which includes important patient protections that are providing families with greater access to quality, affordable care.

Maria Silva Joins ACS CAN ACT! TEAM

January 28, 2011
Nevada

Maria Silva has joined ACS CAN's ACT! TEAM as Congressional District 1 Lead. Maria has lived in Las Vegas for almost 30 years and is part of Fox 5's MORE team. Although an active supporter of many local organizations, Maria

American Cancer Society 's John R. Seffrin Named to National Prevention Advisory Group

January 27, 2011

The White House has announced its intention to appoint John R. Seffrin, Ph.D., chief executive officer of the American Cancer Society and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), to the advisory group to the newly created National Prevention, Health Promotion and Public Health Council.

President Highlights Funding Biomedical Research in State of the Union

January 26, 2011
National

In last nightŠ—Ès State of the Union address, President Obama told the country that he considers federal funding of biomedical research to be a priority for the coming year. Since he took office, the president has expressed a strong commitment to cancer patients and cancer research. Last nightŠ—Ès speech reaffirmed

Families Affected by Cancer Gather Across the Country to Watch 2011 State of the Union

January 25, 2011

Sustained Funding for Cancer Research a Top Priority for Cancer Community WASHINGTON – January 25, 2011 – Cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones are calling on the president to commit to making sustained funding for cancer research a top national priority. Cancer advocates will gather across the country tonight