Updates matching "Nevada"

Nevada Cigarette Tax Increase Will Reduce Suffering and Death from Cancer Statement of Christopher W. Hansen, President of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 10, 2015 – “The $1 per pack cigarette tax increase signed into law late Tuesday by Gov. Brian

Get_Mom_to_Quit_Smoking_on_Mothers_Day.pdf Mother's Day is Sunday and what better time to encourage and support your mother (or any mother!) to quit smoking. And, as an added way to support in a quit attempt is Nevada's proposed $1.00 per pack cigarette tax increase. Read the attached release to learn more!

Today Governor Brian Sandoval will elaborate on his tax proposal policies. Already, the Governor announced he would like to see the state’s cigarette tax increased by 40 cents per pack which is likely to trigger a lively debate during the weeks ahead.

Once again, the Fernley Relay for Life has become an ACS CAN "Event" by signing up over 50 ACS CAN members. And, this year, the victory happened BEFORE their event. Thanks to Gidget Kelsey and the Fernley relay community!

Kudos to the Pahrump RFL for, weeks before their event, having TWO ACS CAN Club Teams! Stay tuned for pictures and details but join me in congratulating Pahrump!

Nevada's volunteer leadership team, the ACT! Team, for 2014 is: State Lead Ambassador - Delia Oliveri Congressional District 1 Lead - Jennifer Nordstrom Congressional District 2 Lead - Shelby Adams Congressional District 3 Lead - Pam Witzel Congressional District 4 Lead - Kasey Zanolli State Media Chair - Stacey Escalante

Jennifer Nordstrom, cancer survivor, wife & mother, and advocate, has accepted the role of Nevada's ACS CAN ACT! Team Congressional District 4 Lead. Jennifer has been actively integrating ACS CAN into ACS's Relay for Life events in Southern Nevada as the ACT! Team's Relay CAN Chair and, before that, as

Nevada 2013 Legislative Priorities .

ACS CAN in Nevada is a staff of two, a volunteer leadership team of eleven, and all cancer advocates who lend their voice to change public policies that are helping to defeat cancer. The 2013 ACS CAN Leadership Team has jumped right in and has started planning for next year's