The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is making fighting cancer a top priority in Congress and in every state legislature across the nation. From protecting and securing federal funding for lifesaving cancer research to ensuring everyone has access to cancer screening and affordable health care, ACS CAN’s is a leading contributor in ending cancer as we know it, for everyone.

In 2024, ACS CAN advocacy efforts resulted in more than 29 million lives touched. ACS CAN’s Giving Week amplifies opportunities to support ACS CAN, so it is afforded the opportunity to continue the organization’s work to further advancements in access to care, advancing tobacco control measures, and protecting and increased funding for cancer research.

Giving Week – April 14 - 18 is ACS CAN’s annual Giving Week. ACS CAN offers several opportunities to help amplify bipartisan public policy priorities with the new Administration and Congress in Washington D.C. and in all 50 state capitals, Puerto Rico and Guam. ACS CAN has a variety of ways to get involved:

Giving Week – April 14 - 18 is ACS CAN’s annual Giving Week. Learn more about the ways in which ACS CAN is fighting to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.  

Fundraising – Learn more about Lights of Hope and ACS CAN Relay for Life.  

Volunteer Leadership Affinity Groups – Diversity, equity, and inclusion are vital in ending cancer. Learn more about ACS CAN’s six affinity groups and sign up to join.   

Additional Volunteer Opportunities - ACS CAN has volunteer action teams in over 400 communities across the nation.  

 Visit ACS CAN’s website to learn more about membership benefits.​