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Hello Hello! I hope this finds you all well, and enjoying the summer, despite the gloomy weather! Today's update is indeed long-why? There's A LOT going on!!! You'll find below some reasons to celebrate and some things we are still

ADVOCACY INTEGRATION On September 1, ACS CAN became a fully integrated and aligned organization. Federal, state, and local advocacy programs in every Division are now part of ACS CAN. As the American Cancer Society implements transformational change, it's clear that the ability to influence public policy is

AFFORDABLE CARE ACT Two Year Anniversary March 23 marked the two year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, which included key provisions that are improving access to quality, affordable health care for people with cancer and those at risk of developing the disease.

Stay up to date in between Monthly Updates with Cancer CANdor , a blog from ACS CAN's President. AFFORDABLE CARE ACT SUPREME COURT Decision Recap On June 28, the US Supreme Court issued its ruling in the lawsuit brought

ACS CAN LEADERSHIP SUMMIT AND LOBBY DAY More than 600 ACS CAN volunteers and staff from all 50 states and nearly every Congressional district gathered in Washington, D.C. from September 26-29

Kathy Judge Why is being an ACS CAN volunteer important to you? In the 1990's I had the heartbreaking experience of watching cancer take the life of my healthy and strong 26 year old brother. Kevin fought the disease for 1 1/2 years but this time cancer won.

Tina Atchison Tina Atchison is an HR Manager with GE Vernova and has been involved with ACSCAN since 2009 and ACS since 2005. In addition to holding multiple positions on the event leadership committees for Relay for Life of Ft Bend County and Relay for Life of Katy W

Jennifer Coston Jennifer (Jennie) Coston has been involved with ACS CAN since 2011 and with the American Cancer Society for over 15 years volunteering for Relay For Life and Making Strides. She was also part of the Relay For Life ACS CAN Integration team and in 2015 was one

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