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My name is Jake, and I am the Advocacy Chair for the 2024-2025 National Campus & Youth Engagement Team. I am excited to develop advocacy resources for the campus community in collaboration with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of ACS. Check out the resources on this page and feel free to reach out with any questions or ideas!
Jake
Advocacy Chair
National Campus & Youth Engagement Team (NCYET)
University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Hi everyone! In this blog post, we will seek to raise awareness about a major men’s health issue by discussing a transformative initiative aimed at saving lives: the PSA Screening for HIM Act. Did you know that early detection is the most effective way to treat prostate cancer? Unfortunately, many
Hi everyone! As you may know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of this month, let’s discuss a topic highly relevant to the fight against breast cancer–the importance of passing the SCREENS for Cancer Act to ensure equitable access to life-saving cancer screenings. Did you know that early
On September 15th through 17th, ACS CAN hosted its annual Leadership Summit and Lobby Day, where over 750 volunteers from across the country gathered to meet with lawmakers and advocate for policies that improve the lives of cancer patients. This pivotal event united advocates, survivors, and caregivers in Washington, D.C.
Hello everyone! In this blog post, we will highlight a strategic tool that often serves as a catalyst for change in advocacy efforts: hosting panels. Panels are events where various speakers will directly engage with an audience, answering questions, sharing experiences, and providing important information and insights. Whether you’re focusing
Hello everyone! As we continue our collective fight against cancer, it’s essential to spotlight a pressing national issue: the urgent need for increased funding for lifesaving cancer research. Experts predict that, for the first time in history, more than 2 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer this year alone.
Hi everyone! As Cancer Action Day events are in full swing, let’s discuss a critical initiative aimed at improving access to life-saving cancer treatments: the Clinical Trial Modernization Act. Did you know that clinical trials are essential for the development of new cancer treatments, yet many patients face barriers that
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