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The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the non-profit, non-partisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society. ACS CAN West Virginia staff and volunteers encourage elected officials to not only talk about fighting cancer but also take real steps toward decreasing the impact of cancer on our state.

As WV ranks #1 in tobacco use and #1 in tobacco-related deaths in the Nation, we are currently focusing on tobacco control issues.

Learn More: Fight Big Tobacco in West Virginia

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We can't say thank you enough for your role in fighting for helping fight for West Virginia cancer patients and communities this year.People like you give us an attitude of gratitute, and we'd love to hear more from you! 

 

 

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Has tobacco use impacted your life or the life of a family member or friend? Share why you care and help us increase funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs and reduce the cancer and tobacco burden in West Virginia.

 

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House of Delegates Takes Bold Stand Against Big Tobacco

April 11, 2025
West Virginia

West Virginia Can and Must Do Better When It Comes to Reducing Tobacco Use

Cancer Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Increase Funds for Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Programs

April 2, 2025
West Virginia

Cancer Advocates Gathered at the Statehouse Today to Say West Virginia Can and Must Do Better to Reduce the Burden of Tobacco

Advocates Call on West Virginia Lawmakers and Governor to Increase Prevention Funding to Reduce Tobacco's Devastating Toll

January 14, 2025
West Virginia

West Virginia has the highest adult smoking rate in the country, over 28% of West Virginia high school students use tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, and nearly 38% of cancer deaths can be attributed to smoking in the state, the highest smoking-attributable cancer death rate in the country.

On Great American Smokeout, Advocates Call for Increased Funding to Support Programs that Reduce Tobacco Use

November 19, 2024
West Virginia

State Lawmakers Must Prioritize Investing in Programs that Reduce Tobacco Use

State Contacts

Doug Hogan
Government Relations Director
[email protected]
Cell: 502.545.6299
Michelle Zimmerman
Associate Director, Regional Media Advocacy
[email protected]
Cell: 740.525.9577
Katie Rose Garden
Senior Grassroots Manager, West Virginia
[email protected]
304-602-3027

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Do you have a personal story about how cancer has impacted you or someone you love? Real stories are how ACS CAN ensures that no one becomes a statistic.

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