@acscan.bsky.socialOur emcees just kicked off #CancerLobbyDay: Great to see Bonita Sherman, ACS CAN Virginia Ambassador Constituent Lead & Black Volunteer Caucus Co-Chair, and Corey Seaman, ACS CAN Oklahoma State Lead Ambassador & member of the LGBTQIA+ & Allies Engagement Group! Thank you for bringing the energy ⭐️
@acscan.bsky.socialOur emcees just kicked off #CancerLobbyDay: Great to see Bonita Sherman, ACS CAN Virginia Ambassador Constituent Lead & Black Volunteer Caucus Co-Chair, and Corey Seaman, ACS CAN Oklahoma State Lead Ambassador & member of the LGBTQIA+ & Allies Engagement Group! Thank you for bringing the energy ⭐️
@acscan.bsky.social🏅Volunteer Award for Excellence in Advocacy: Kathy Ottele
Kathy has dedicated many years of service to ACS CAN Washington. A seven-time skin cancer survivor, she is a fierce advocate for cancer research and access to care. #CancerLobbyDay
@acscan.bsky.social🏅Dave Woodmansee Award: Cathy Peters
Her work on state and local campaigns has helped increase access to care for millions of people. We’re grateful for her continued dedication to cancer advocacy. #CancerLobbyDay
@acscan.bsky.social🏅State Team of the Year: Team ACS CAN Wisconsin
Team Wisconsin’s legislative wins have made a tremendous impact in the fight against cancer. They are a team full of heart and have created a volunteer experience that is entirely special. #CancerLobbyDay
@acscan.bsky.social🏅State Lead Ambassador (SLA) of the Year: Kim Lindgren
Kim leads her ACS CAN Kentucky team by example and brings both heart and strategy to her role. Not to mention, she’s a Hall of Fame fundraiser! #CancerLobbyDay
@acscan.bsky.social🏅National Professional of the Year: Greta Johnson
Her recent work leading #CancerVotes has been a shining example of her unwavering commitment to ACS CAN’s mission over the last 20 years. #CancerLobbyDay
@acscan.bsky.social🏅Young Leader of the Year: Vivek Rao
His ACS CAN Georgia team has immensely benefited from his leadership as an Ambassador Constituent Team (ACT) Lead. They feel he represents the future of advocacy! #CancerLobbyDay
@acscan.bsky.social🏅Ambassador Constituent Team Lead of the Year: Darlene Smith
She has helped ACS CAN Tennessee build phenomenal relationships with members of Congress and, through her story, convinced them to support cancer patients and their families. #CancerLobbyDay
@acscan.bsky.social🏅Field Government Relations Professional of the Year: Sara Sahli
She exemplifies relationship-building, strategic coalition-building, strong communication & teamwork in her role as a lobbyist for ACS CAN Wisconsin, securing many legislative wins for the state. #CancerLobbyDay
@acscan.bsky.social🏅Field Grassroots Professional of the Year: Latoschka Nether
She built an exceptional volunteer team full of leaders who have worked to advance public policy priorities for ACS CAN Nevada that improve the lives of cancer patients and their families. #CancerLobbyDay
@acscan.bsky.social🏅Ambassador Constituent Team Lead of the Year: Dani Hornstein
Since 2024, she has gotten her member of Congress to cosponsor multiple pieces of legislation, worked to secure cancer screening funding & helped @
ACS CAN Florida exceed its #LightsOfHope goal! #CancerLobbyDay
@acscan.bsky.social🏅American Cancer Society Partner of the Year: Marisha Artero-Perez
Her incredible support of the Guam HPV vaccination campaign helped pass legislation that requires HPV vaccination for school attendance! #CancerLobbyDay
@acscan.bsky.social🏅Ambassador Constituent Team Lead of the Year: Clara Cirks
Her leadership, courage and commitment shine as she consistently uses her voice to advocate for cancer patients and their families with ACS CAN Iowa, all while living with stage IV lung cancer herself. #CancerLobbyDay
@acscan.bsky.socialOur National Advocacy Leadership Awards Ceremony is happening now at #CancerLobbyDay! Make sure to check back tomorrow morning to see the winners and celebrate their accomplishments 🙌
@acscan.bsky.socialIf you’re at #CancerLobbyDay, come check out Affinity Row and meet our amazing volunteer affinity groups ❤️ Learn about how they elevate diverse voices in the fight against cancer, complete a scavenger hunt, grab some swag, and enjoy refreshments!
@acscan.bsky.socialWe’re headed back to Capitol Hill for #CancerLobbyDay! Hundreds of cancer advocates will meet with their members of Congress about important issues like cancer research funding and clinical trials.
Can’t wait to see you in Washington, D.C.! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h__GN8JvYhI
@acscan.bsky.socialOur annual silent auction is now open!
Bid on exclusive swag, handcrafted items like hats and quilts, gift baskets & more: https://go.fightcancer.org/468dy47
Don’t miss the chance to win something special. Auction closes at 8:40 pm ET on Monday, Sept. 14. #CancerLobbyDay #LightsOfHope
@acscan.bsky.socialOver 750 cancer advocates are heading to Capitol Hill to make cancer a national priority. 💙
At #CancerLobbyDay, they will urge Congress to increase funding for cancer research and prevention, and expand access to clinical trials.
@acscan.bsky.socialICYMI: @npr.org highlighted our volunteers at #CancerLobbyDay last year & found there's more that unites us than divides us.
Cancer advocates from across the country & political spectrum came together on Capitol Hill with one message: cancer impacts us all.