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ACS CAN Michigan prides itself on our amazing cancer advocates. They work to fight cancer at the state capitol and hold our representatives in Washington, D.C. accountable. Our cancer advocates believe access to health care and preventing youth from becoming regular tobacco users are important issues to all of us! Won’t you join us?

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Join us on March 5, 2025 as we improve the lives of thousands of Michiganders and their families. We will provide you with training and everything you will need to be successful. All you need is your passion to make an impact in the fight against cancer. 

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Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Boost Tobacco Prevention Funding and Pass Legislation to Expand Access to Care

January 9, 2025
Michigan

As the 2025 legislative session gets underway, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize improving access to cancer care and increasing funding for tobacco control programs to ease the burden of cancer in Michigan.

New Poll: Majority of Michigan Voters say Affordable Health Care is Critical

August 27, 2024
Michigan

LANSING, Mich. – A recent poll by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows 8 in 10 (84%) Michigan voters view a candidate’s position on access to affordable, comprehensive health coverage as a vote-determining factor. Furthermore, the poll findings showed that 89% of Michigan voters believe in

Lawmakers Allocate Funding Boost for Tobacco Reduction Efforts

June 27, 2024
Michigan

The state legislature passed its final version of the budget, which included increased funding for programs that address tobacco use.

Courage in Action: Cancer Survivors Unite at State Capitol to Advocate for Change

March 13, 2024
Michigan

Michigan Must Do Better to Reduce the Burden of Cancer

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March 5, 2025
Lansing, MI

Michigan Cancer Action Day 2025

Join us on March 5, 2025 as we improve the lives of thousands of Michiganders and their families. We will provide you with training and everything you will need to be successful. All you need is your passion to make an impact in the fight against cancer.

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State Contacts

Monica Vernier
Michigan Grassroots Manager
[email protected]
517.393.6931
Michelle Zimmerman
Associate Director, Regional Media Advocacy
[email protected]
Cell: 740-525-9577
Molly Medenblik
Michigan Government Relations Director
[email protected]
616-634-5284

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