Allie Kast Promoted to Lead Government Relations for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Allie Kast was recently promoted to government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). In this role, Kast will lead ACS CAN’s efforts in the state to advance legislation and public policies to reduce cancer. 
 
“Cancer has touched all of our lives, and I’m excited to do my part to help advance legislation and policies that will save lives from this horrible disease,” Kast said. “Cancer has touched my life in so many personal ways; from four family members and a family friend being lost to cancer within a year, to family members currently on their cancer journey, so I look forward to working with elected officials, volunteers, community partners and leaders and organizations across our state to help reduce suffering and death from cancer in Indiana.”
 
Kast most recently was the grassroots manager for ACS CAN; before that, she worked at Hannah News Service Indiana. Kast is a graduate of the University of Indianapolis.  
 
ACS CAN is the nation’s leading cancer advocacy organization. To contact Allie Kast or get involved in ACS CAN’s legislative agenda in Indiana, visit fightcancer.org/in 
 

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About ACS CAN 
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) makes cancer a top priority for policymakers at every level of government. ACS CAN empowers volunteers across the country to make their voices heard to influence evidence-based public policy change that improves the lives of people with cancer and their families. We believe everyone should have a fair and just opportunity to prevent, find, treat, and survive cancer. Since 2001, as the American Cancer Society’s nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Join the fight by visiting www.fightcancer.org.