The following is a statement from Leo Almeida, government relations director, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)
COLUMBUS, OHIO – “The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) thanks Sen. Nickie Antonio for championing an effort to invest in the American Cancer Society’s Cleveland Hope Lodge, a nurturing home away from home for cancer patients and their caregivers.
“The Cleveland Hope Lodge provided 9,119 free nights of lodging to 461 patients who needed to travel a long distance to receive their cancer treatment last year, saving them $1.8 million. ACS CAN thanks all lawmakers for including $50,000 in the capital budget to provide structural updates to the Hope Lodge.”