Meetings with members of Congress are underway!

Our advocates have already had some great discussions about our legislative asks: 1️⃣ support the highest possible funding for #CancerResearch and prevention programs, and 2️⃣ cosponsor the #ClinicalTrial Modernization Act.

#CancerLobbyDay

Over 750 cancer advocates are on Capitol Hill today for #CancerLobbyDay, urging Congress to:

✅Increase cancer research & prevention funding
✅Make it easier for cancer patients to participate in clinical trials

I'm going to reskeet the crap out of this today...just FYI!

And they’re off! Cancer advocates head to Capitol Hill to attend meetings with their members of Congress. The best way to get there? @wmata.com, of course! Just like the locals ✨

#CancerLobbyDay

ACS CAN President @llacasseacscan.bsky.social announces the National Distinguished Advocacy Awards: Sen. @mikecrapo.bsky.social for playing a pivotal role in securing passage of #MCEDAct & Rep. @delauro.house.gov for her instrumental work in appropriating funding for #CancerResearch. #CancerLobbyDay

Join ACSí Se Puede for a virtual open house with prizes, a Q&A and more to learn about their advocacy work and get involved!

🗓️ Oct. 5, 8pm ET | 5pm PT
📌 RSVP: tinyurl.com/OpenCasita26

#HLHM #CancerLobbyDay

Thanks to members of our volunteer affinity group ACSí Se Puede (Zeke Aguilera, ACS CAN Alabama; Evelyn Rios and Jhenitza Raygoza, ACS CAN Arizona; Manuel Luna, ACS CAN New Mexico) for highlighting Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month at #CancerLobbyDay! #HLHM

Lawmaker meetings are an important part of #CancerLobbyDay, so that’s why we’re practicing!

Well done Lexy Mealing, ACS CAN New York State Lead Ambassador; Vince Marchetta, ACS CAN Board member and ACS CAN Ohio State Lead Ambassador; and Ericka Ninoyu of our Federal Advocacy Team 👏

“The work you do matters and it continues to resonate,” says Christopher Kush, CEO of Soapbox Consulting, to advocates. “What’s impressive on Capitol Hill is when you can show up with people from ALL of the United States. And that’s what we have here in this room.” #CancerLobbyDay

Great hearing members of our Federal Advocacy Team—Julie Nickson, Elizabeth Darnall, and Nishith Pandya—walk advocates through what to expect on Capitol Hill and our legislative asks: increasing #CancerResearch funding and cosponsoring the #ClinicalTrial Modernization Act. #CancerLobbyDay

Hope Krebill of @kucancercenter.bsky.social says we’re choosing who gets to get a #ClinicalTrial by how much access they have. “That’s just not fair and we need to change that approach.”

That’s why we need members of Congress to cosponsor the Clinical Trial Modernization Act.

#CancerLobbyDay

“The barriers stop you from facing life. It was devastating, but here I am alive. A clinical trial was the only way forward.” -Rev. Richard Lockette, ACS CAN Kentucky Ambassador Constituent Lead, on his journey with pancreatic cancer #CancerLobbyDay

Jeff Martin, VP of Grassroots Advocacy, introduces ACS CAN’s new Coleman-Montle Ambassador Constituent Team Leadership Catalyst!

This in-person program offers focused, strategic skill building for accelerating ACT Lead impact.

Learn more and apply: FightCancer.org/Catalyst

#CancerLobbyDay

Our annual silent auction closes tonight at 8:40 pm ET! Don’t miss this chance to bid on exciting items such as exclusive ACS CAN swag, handmade art and crafts, and more!

See some of the hot ticket items and get your bids in now! www.fightcancer.org/2026Auction

#CancerLobbyDay #LightsOfHope

Our cancer advocates are honing and learning new skills through breakout sessions led by staff and volunteers, here at #CancerLobbyDay

Over the past 25 years, we’ve mobilized hundreds of thousands of cancer advocates across every state and congressional district.

See the impact of millions of grassroots advocacy engagements on elevating patient voices, reducing disparities, and saving lives.

#CancerLobbyDay

“We adapt, we organize, we persist, because that’s who we are.” @llacasseacscan.bsky.social highlights the impact of advocates’ work to pass biomarker legislation, expand Medicaid, advance health equity and more. “Progress in advancements has to be an achieved for everyone.” #CancerLobbyDay

“Passing this law opens the door to the future of access,” says ACS CAN President @llacasseacscan.bsky.social of the #MCEDAct. “It reminds us what happens when science, advocacy, coalition leaders, and bipartisan support comes together to make cancer a national priority.” #CancerLobbyDay

“This is among one of the most selfless parts of your life I suspect,” says Shane Jacobson, CEO of @americancancersoc.bsky.social and ACS CAN, addressing advocates. “You build all of that into a powerful spirit that causes tremendous impact.” #CancerLobbyDay

Terri McClements, @american.bsky.social Board Chair, shares her mother’s journey with cancer and encourages ACS CAN advocates to reflect on their why—and to take that why into their meetings tomorrow on Capitol Hill. #CancerLobbyDay

“Every accomplishment started with someone like you,” says ACS CAN Board Chair John Manna. “Someone who raised their hand and got involved in the mission. You took action time and time again. You’ve elevated cancer as a public policy priority.” #CancerLobbyDay