Updates matching "Maryland"

In October, hundreds of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events took place all over the U.S. At these events, advocacy volunteers armed with a clipboard and a pen collected hundreds of petitions to urge Congress to increasae funding live-saving cancer research. Cancer research and prevention is working, resulting in a

Maryland’s American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) annual policy forum will bring together state leaders in government, medicine and advocacy to discuss the toll of tobacco use including electronic smoking devices in Maryland.

Even if you have only a few minutes a day to spare, ACS CAN will empower you to become an effective advocate for cancer issues. We provide the training, tools, and opportunities you need to ensure your voice is heard by your lawmakers. It Starts by Being an Online Action

On September 10th, Maryland Volunteer Team attended the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Lobby Day in Washington, DC. They were joined by more than 700 cancer patients, survivors and their caregivers from all 50 states and nearly every congressional district. While in DC, volunteers met with their

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will be honoring those who have been touched by cancer and remembering those lost during the Lights of HOPE ceremony on September 10th in Washington, D.C. Lights of Hope bags bearing the names of those touched by cancer will line

ACS CAN attended Congressman Anthony Brown ‘s Health Fair. and provided information to the community about the need to increase cancer research funding. We appreciate Congressman Brown's support of cancer-related issues and other health issues in his District.