Updates matching "West Virginia"

September 19, 2017 The Honorable Jim Justice Office of the Governor 1900 Kanawha Street Charleston, WVA 25305 Dear Governor Justice, The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, is the nation’s largest patient advocacy organization, dedicated to eliminating death and suffering

We are thrilled to announce our new State Lead Ambassador for WV- Rosemary Thomas. Rosemary Michelle Thomas, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Institutional Advancement at Davis & Elkins College, was born and raised in West Virginia. She is a graduate of Clemson University and holds a Bachelor of Arts

“Stand Up for WV and her Children” Ellie’s Story: As told by her grandmother, Lora Wilkerson Ellie, who at only 3-year-old, has been battling cancer since she was 18 months old. She has battled through chemotherapy, multiple surgeries, radiation. neuropathy, and radiation with courage of a grown adult. Ellie relied

West Virginia Governor Signs Bill Protecting Youth from Risks of Skin Cancer CHARLESTON, WV – April 27, 2017 – Earlier today, Governor Jim Justice signed legislation that prohibits those under 18 from using indoor tanning devices in the state. HB2520 was passed by the House of Delegates and

Huge thanks to all WV advocates that joined us for our WV ACS CAN Day at the Capitol! Your voices were heard and we thank you for helping us make impact in the fignt against cancer in WV! If you are wondering what else you can do to help

2017 Legislative Priorities The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer society. ACS CAN supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. The following highlights ACS CAN WV 2017 legislative priorities: