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September 15, 2026

Washington, D.C., – Wisconsin was recognized as the country’s top state advocacy team by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in honor of their exceptional work advocating for cancer-fighting public policies.

September 15, 2026

DES MOINES, Iowa –  Clara Cirks was awarded Ambassador Constituent Team (ACT) Lead of the Year by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) for her exceptional commitment to advocacy work and making cancer a national priority.

September 15, 2026

Washington, D.C., – Cathy Peters was recognized by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) this week in honor of her exceptional work advocating for cancer-fighting public policies. 

Media Contacts

Emily Burr
Director, Media Advocacy
Medicaid, Patient Navigation
Trista Hargrove
Director, Media Advocacy
Health Equity
Josh Wilson
Senior Manager, Media Advocacy
Cancer Prevention, Tobacco Control

Media Campaigns

ACS CAN’s newest campaign highlights the need to build on proven progress in groundbreaking research with sustained funding increase for the National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute.

ACS CAN urges Congress to Fight Cancer and Make Time, literally, for more of life’s moments for patients and survivors by prioritizing cancer research.