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Ann Deshler Ann Deshler has been a volunteer with ACS CAN since 2010 and with ACS since 1979. Ann’s experience with ACS began when she received a scholarship from them while studying to become a nurse. Anne lives in Edina and also volunteers with the Oncology Nursing Society. Why

Jen Chikoyak Jen Chikoyak has been a public health advocate partnering with ACS CAN for over 20 years. She specializes in helping people find their voice and apply those unique voices to help solve community challenges. Why are you a cancer advocate? It is a way to use

Meet State Lead Ambassador (SLA) Rebecca McMahon Rebecca McMahon has been a volunteer with ACS CAN since August 2020. Currently she serves as Nebraska Medicine’s Manager of Radiation Oncology. Why are you a cancer advocate? I’ve spent 21 years working in the field of oncology and have

On September 10, we honored cancer survivors and remembered those lost to cancer at our 2019 Lights of HOPE ceremony in Washington, D.C. More than 40,000 Lights of Hope bearing the names of those touched by cancer circled the Reflecting Pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

We don’t need an actual quiz to know that you are 100% amazing! Thank you for your continued dedication to fight back against cancer through volunteering with ACS CAN. All of us at ACSCAN California are truly honored to work with you and want to say a big

August 2022 Churchill Downs 700 Central Ave. Louisville, KY 40208 To the Leadership of Churchill Downs, Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death and disease in the U.S. with over 480,000 deaths that occur each year as a result of cigarette smoking.i Cigarette smoking is by far the

August 16th, 2022 To the Leadership of Churchill Downs Incorporated, On behalf of our network of advocates and volunteers, The LiveWell® Smoke-Free Florence Coalition, Kentucky Center for Smokefree Policy, Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights, American Lung Association, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, and the Campaign for Tobacco