Legislative Advocacy
Advocacy plays a major role in the American Cancer Society’s fight to eradicate cancer. Many of the most important decisions about cancer are made outside of your doctor’s office. Instead, they are made by your state legislature, in Congress and in the White House. Read on to learn about the results of the California Division's advocacy and how you can get involved. Check back periodically for more updates!
Vote YES on Proposition 29 to raise taxes on cigarettes in California by $1 per pack to fund cancer research, prevent youth from smoking, and save lives. Learn more at californiansforacure.org. How does California measure up?
A majority of states are falling short on legislative solutions to prevent and fight cancer according to ACS CAN's ninth annual progress report on state legislative activity, How Do You Measure Up? The report ranks state policies, offers a blueprint for effective legislation, and also provides a model framework for establishing consumer-friendly state health exchanges and protecting Medicaid programs – a critical lifeline for many cancer patients.
Affordable Care Act Continues to Benefit Families Affected by Cancer
Learn more about the Affordable Care Act from two experts during the presentation: Let's Stop the Misinformation About the Affordable Care Act - Get the Facts, Get Engaged
Date: Tuesday, June 19th
Time: 10am-12pm
Presented by: Joanna Morales, Esq. and Laura E. Nathan, PhD
Where: Teleconference—presented over the phone for your convenience
The American Cancer Society and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) have also produced a consumer-friendly guide that describes how provisions of the Affordable Care Act help people with cancer and their families. For more information about the law and tools to make informed decisions about healthcare, visit HealthCareandYou.org.
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)
Get Involved
No matter how you’re currently involved with the American Cancer Society, you can help advocate for hope by becoming a Legislative Ambassador, or by simply becoming a member of ACS CAN.
Legislative Ambassadors are volunteer leaders who work with American Cancer Society and ACS CAN staff to provide legislative advocacy leadership for local, state, and federal legislation. Your voice - through faxes, emails, phone calls and letters – and your leadership can influence elected officials and get others involved at the grassroots level. Being a California Legislative Ambassador is a wonderful opportunity to lend your voice - and the voice of your community - to the fight against cancer. No previous legislative experience is necessary.
For more information about becoming a Legislative Ambassador, go to acscantraining.org or contact the California Division Government Relations Office at 916-448-0500. To learn more about ACS CAN or to become a member, go to www.acscan.org or call 1-888-NOW-ICAN.
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