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Become an Ambassador

September 1, 2016
Wisconsin

We are holding special Ambassador trainings each month. Join our award winning team.

Walk in a parade with us!

September 1, 2016
Wisconsin

Our Cancer Votes van will be in the La Crosse Octoberfest Maple Leaf Parade!

Make Strides Against Breast Cancer in Green Bay

September 1, 2016

Join us at Lombardi Field to ask congress to put the power of the purse behind cancer research.

Wisconsin volunteer featured in national video

September 1, 2016
Wisconsin

Wisconsin volunteer and family feature in a national video urging breast cancer survivors to get involved in advocacy.

Make Strides Against Breast Cancer in Appleton

September 1, 2016
Wisconsin

Volunteer with us at the Fox Cities satdium.

Palliative care legislation would help cancer patients and survivors

September 1, 2016
Maine

Read ACS CAN’s Vice President of Federal Relations Dick Woodruff article in the The Hill that talks about why it’s so important that we improve the quality of life for cancer patients, and why we need lawmakers to hold a hearing on legislation that would help do that.

Florida Falling Short on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

September 1, 2016
Florida

Florida is falling short when it comes to supporting policies and passing legislation to prevent and reduce suffering and death from cancer. According to the latest edition of How Do You Measure Up?: A Progress Report on State Legislative Activity to Reduce Cancer Incidence and Mortality, Florida measured up to policy recommendations in just one of the 10 issue areas ranked.

Ambassadors heading to the Hill

August 30, 2016
Maryland

ACS CAN legislative ambassadors are heading ot the Hill on September 13, 2016 to urge Congress to make cancer a national priority. The following ambassadors attending representing their congressional district are Jacqueline Beale, State Lead Ambassador, Michele Williams (CD-1), Tori Lewitt (CD-2), Nicole Harrision (CD-3), La'Kisa Cole (CD-4), O'Cheye Williams

Delaware Making Progress on Cancer-Fighting Policies

August 29, 2016

Delaware is making progress when it comes to supporting policies and passing legislation to prevent and reduce suffering and death from cancer. According to the latest edition of How Do You Measure Up?: A Progress Report on State Legislative Activity to Reduce Cancer Incidence and Mortality, Delaware measured up to policy recommendations in four of the 10 issue areas ranked.