Relayers Support ACTION NOW, NOT LATER at the Baltimore Relay Leadership Conference Thank you to the Relayers who attended the Baltimore Relay Leadership Conference on Saturday, October 4 and supported the ACTION NOW, NOT Later Campaign.
Over 500 Advocacy Volunteers from across the nation attended American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Leadership Summit and Lobby Day in Washington, DC from Sept 21 - 23, 2009. All members of congress or their staff representative met with ACSCAN advocacy volunteers who urged their lawmakers to vote
On September 17, 2009, ambassadors, Ariella Cohen and Tabitha Simms along with intern, Kathy Staats, and Grassroots Manager, Sherry McCammon attend President Obama's Rally at the University of Maryland, College Park.
Volunteers, Margaret Walton and Elaine Koogler visit ACS CAN "Station Domination" ads at South Capitol Metro Stop in Washington DC. These ads have the messages of ACTION NOW, NOT LATER and are placed on the walls, floor and on a banner as you head down into the station. Don't miss
2010 Maryland Legislative Agenda The Society will advocate reforming the health care system in Maryland to include the provision of medical care for Maryland residents newly diagnosed with cancer. The Society will advocate increasing State
Ambassadors, Elaine Koogler, Kim DuHart and Linda McLaughlin attended a Representative Hoyer’s Town hall meeting at North Point High School in Waldorf, MD.
On September 1, Ambassador and cancer patient, Mike Case from Frederick along with Jacque and Jim Eyler, patient and caregiver who were featured in the ACS CAN Station Domination Ads met with Congressman Rosoce Bartlett (D-MD) representing Maryland's 6th Congressional District on September 1. During the meeting we urged his
On August 19, 2009 Ambassadors, Sugar Stallings, Elaine Koogler, Margaret Walton and Peggy Kidwell attended meetings with staff from Senators Barbara Mikulski and Ben Cardin. During both meetings, we urged the Senators to keep meaningful health care reform legislation moving forward keeping in mind their constituents who are fighting cancer.
Mark your calenders! Please join the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network as we celebrate our lifesaving legislative successes at our annual National Distinguished Advocacy Award Reception & CAN Opener Fundraisers This year we will be honoring Representative Henry Waxman, North Carolina State
