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We're working to relieve the burden of medical debt for more Minnesotans in 2025. Can you share your story?

In 2025, we'll be joining forces with partner organizations to continue our important work around medical debt. Cancer patients already have to deal with the stress of their diagnosis— they shouldn't have to worry about medical debt being a long-term side effect of cancer.

Latest Updates

October 2, 2024
Minnesota

St. Paul, Minn. – Britta Babel was awarded Grassroots Professional of the Year by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) for her outstanding work in grassroots organizing in support of our mission to make cancer a national priority. This annual award is given to an ACS

September 19, 2024
Minnesota

St. Paul, Minn. – Attorney General Keith Ellison received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award this week, the most prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of his significant contribution to protecting Minnesotans from the harms of commercial tobacco, the cause of roughly

May 20, 2024
Minnesota

St. Paul, M inn. – “As lawmakers close the 2024 legislative session, their record on improving cancer policy is decidedly mixed for the nearly 38,000 Minnesotans who will be diagnosed with the disease this year. “The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) was pleased

October 17, 2023
Minnesota

Couldn't make it to this year's Research and Innovation Forum? Here is the recording of the October 17 event. The agenda for the event included: WELCOMING REMARKS RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH PANEL Moderator: Elizabeth Emerson, Vice President, Public Affairs, Goff Public Monica Buchanan, Ph.D.,

State Contacts

Britta Babel
Minnesota Grassroots Manager
Eagan, MN
Emily Myatt
Minnesota Government Relations Director
Eagan, MN
Michael DuPré
Associate Director, Regional Media Advocacy

Share Your Story

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.