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September 11, 2017
Washington

Eunice Hosttetter, a breast cancer survivor from Kirkland, Wash., was honored as the State Lead Ambassador of the Year by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) for her commitment to cancer advocacy.

September 10, 2017
National

Every year, ACS CAN launches its annual Leadership Summit and Lobby Day by honoring the volunteers and staff for their incredible achievements. This group of high-performing advocates played a critical role in our legislative success during the past year. We are so grateful to all of our volunteers and staff

September 7, 2017
National

Across the country during August, ACS CAN volunteers were making sure members of Congress heard loud and clear that fighting cancer must be a national priority. From leading public rallies to delivering tens of thousands of petitions directly to lawmaker offices, our volunteers were highly visible, always enthusiastic and, of

September 7, 2017

The Senate Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Committee marked up its FY 2018 spending bill today including a $2 billion funding increase for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and a $169 million funding boost for the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

September 6, 2017
National

Childhood cancer is the leading cause of disease-related death among children ages one to 19. Breakthroughs in childhood cancer research have led to more and more children surviving their cancer diagnosis, but progress in treating certain types of cancer remains limited. And, children who survive cancer, often must deal with

September 5, 2017
Vermont

Community Street Dinner to Help Bring Cancer Issues to Congress MONTPELIER, VT – August 25, 2017 – To support Vermonters bringing cancer stories to Washington, D.C., the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network is sponsoring a Lights of Hope Harvest Dinner on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m.

September 5, 2017
West Virginia

We are thrilled to announce our new State Lead Ambassador for WV- Rosemary Thomas. Rosemary Michelle Thomas, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Institutional Advancement at Davis & Elkins College, was born and raised in West Virginia. She is a graduate of Clemson University and holds a Bachelor of Arts

September 5, 2017
Maryland

On Septmeber 12, 2017 ACS CAN Lead Ambassadors will be in Washington, DC to urge Members of Congress to support three key issues: 1. Increase Cancer Research Funding for prevention, early detection and treatment. 2. Pass the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act 3. Remove the barriers for

September 5, 2017
District Of Columbia

On Septmeber 12, 2017 ACS CAN Lead Ambassadors were in Washington, DC to urge Congresswoman Holmes-Norton to assist us with three key issues: 1. Increase Cancer Research Funding for prevention, early detection and treatment. 2. Pass the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act 3. Remove the barriers for