WASHINGTON -- September 25, 2009 -- In an effort to focus attention on patients over politics in the health care reform debate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is running a national television advertisement that illustrates the critical need for action this year on reform. The ad
Over 500 Advocacy Volunteers from across the nation attended American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Leadership Summit and Lobby Day in Washington, DC from Sept 21 - 23, 2009. All members of congress or their staff representative met with ACSCAN advocacy volunteers who urged their lawmakers to vote
Gail Carey of Long Island, New York, understands the value of hard work and personal responsibility. As one of nine children, Gail quickly learned the importance of helping out around the house, especially since both of her parents worked. When her mother developed emphysema and had to stop working, Gail
If Google Earth took a picture of Capitol Hill right now, it would show a blue wave of more than 400 ACS CAN volunteers. As part of ACS CAN Leadership Summit and Lobby Day, these volunteer leaders from across the nation are meeting with their Senators and Representatives right now
On Monday, September 21, 2009, President Obama visted Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) in Troy (near Albany, NY) to discuss the importance of community colleges in the country's economic recovery. In advance of the speech, a group of American Cancer Society volunteers gathered along the motorcade route near the Albany
WASHINGTON -- September 21, 2009 -- More than 400 cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and their families from all 50 states and nearly every Congressional district will unite tomorrow to lobby their members of Congress in support of comprehensive health care reform. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)
Washington, D.C. -- September 18, 2009 -- Tobacco companies will begin to feel the unwelcome impact of federal regulation of their industry, as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ban on candy- and fruit- flavored cigarettes goes into effect on Tuesday, September 22, 2009. The ban, which is mandated
On September 17, 2009, ambassadors, Ariella Cohen and Tabitha Simms along with intern, Kathy Staats, and Grassroots Manager, Sherry McCammon attend President Obama's Rally at the University of Maryland, College Park.
