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August 25, 2024
Utah

Cancer survivors, patients, and caregivers gathered on the steps of the Utah State Capitol to honor Utahns affected by the disease, Saturday evening. The event was organized by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) as part of Lights of Hope Across America, the organization’s signature fundraiser aimed at strengthening the mission of reducing the cancer burden for everyone. The powerful display included dozens of lit bags, each representing a Utahn touched by the disease.

February 2, 2024
Utah

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH– February 2, 2024 –Dozens of cancer survivors, patients, providers, and caregivers rallied at the state capitol Friday, asking lawmakers to support a bill to reduce out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for Utahns. SB 152, sponsored by Rep. Curtis Bramble, was the focus of ‘Utah Cancer Action Day,’ an event hosted annually by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN).

February 28, 2023
Utah

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – FEBRUARY 28, 2023 – On behalf of cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers in Utah, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is expressing disappointment with members of the House Business and Labor Committee who failed to pass SB184, Prescription Cost Amendments,

February 16, 2023
Utah

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – FEBRUARY 16, 2023 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds state senators for passing SB184, Prescription Cost Amendments, this week. The proposed law aims to address the high cost of prescription drugs Utah. Cancer patients and many Utahns with

Utah Events

February 11, 2025MST
Salt Lake City, UT

Join American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network at the Utah State Capitol to promote policies to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. We will have lunch, networking, speakers, and prep time, before meeting (in groups) with our elected officials to share our personal stories and advocate for the...

State Contacts

Brook Carlisle
Government Relations Director
Alex Wiles
Senior Regional Media Advocacy Manager
Stacy Stanford
Grassroots Manager

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