@ACSCANIowa

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in IA supports policy & legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.

 Des Moines, IA
fightcancer.org
Joined July 2016
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✅ Coffee Chats ✅ Community ✅ Advocacy #Iowa advocates helped ensure #cancer remained part of the conversation this election cycle through @ACSCAN’s #CancerVotes. #Election2026 is almost here. Make your plan to vote: fightcancer.org/everything-y…
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At 16, she faced cancer. Today, Sarah's celebrating 13 years of survivorship. "Life is precious and you have to live every moment to the fullest." We're grateful for Sarah's voice, her advocacy, and her reminder to cherish every day. #ACSCAN #Iowa #Volunteer
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Today, #Iowa @acscan advocates gathered to strengthen their advocacy skills and prepare to elevate the voices of cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. They concluded with a #LightsOfHope display at the State Capitol, honoring lives touched by #cancer.
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🚨 We're still waiting on @joemitchelliowa and @McGowanForIowa to sign the #CancerPromise. Iowa's youth, like Vivaan, deserve leaders who will make #cancer prevention, research, and access to care a priority: fightcancer.org/cancer-promi…. #ACSCAN #Iowa #CancerVotes #Election2026
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Meet one of our newest #Iowa advocates: Micaela, a breast cancer survivor who got involved through #CancerVotes this summer, she's already using her voice to help shape policies that impact cancer patients and families across Iowa. Thank you, Micaela! #ACSCAN
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Cool to see this @ACSCAN #CancerVotes ad in @DMRegister. We hope @joemitchelliowa & @McGowanForIowa have seen it too and join the 150+ federal candidates who have signed the #CancerPromise and committed to prioritizing cancer issues, if elected. fightcancer.org/2026-cancer-… 📸Emily H.
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Just 1 week until Iowa's #LightsOfHope Ceremony and Display at the State Capitol! Join us as we honor survivors, remember loved ones, and shine a light on the impact of #cancer in every community across Iowa. Together, we'll illuminate why the fight to end cancer matters. #ACSCAN
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Thank you, @hinsonashley, for meeting with @ACSCAN #CancerVotes volunteers to discuss #cancer policy priorities and the needs of #Iowa's cancer community. Conversations like these help ensure the voices of patients, survivors, and caregivers are heard this #election season.
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Cancer patients can’t wait for cures. Reports of a proposed new layer of review over @NIH grants raise serious concerns about delays to lifesaving #CancerResearch. Decisions about research funding must be guided by science and evidence—not politics. nytimes.com/2026/09/20/scien…

White House Moves to Take Control of N.I.H. Grants

Federal officials are drafting an executive order that would place grants under review by an outside panel, the latest effort to redirect billions of dollars in research spending.

nytimes.com
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Thank you, @Bridgford4Iowa, for meeting with @ACSCAN #CancerVotes volunteers to discuss cancer priorities and the challenges facing patients, survivors, and caregivers across #Iowa. We appreciate the opportunity to elevate the cancer community's voice.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Dr. Deming, immediate past Chair of the ACS CAN Board of Directors, recipient of @ACSCAN's Volunteer Award for Excellence in Advocacy and the @AmericanCancer's St. George National Award, continues to be a powerful voice for #Iowa cancer patients and families.
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Join Dr. Deming and add your voice to our federal petition to reject cuts and increase funding for cancer research to keep making progress: act.fightcancer.org/a/congre… #ACSCAN #Iowa #Cancer #CancerResearch

Tell Congress: Reject cuts and increase funding for cancer research to spur progress.

Sign the petition now to tell Congress: cancer patients and families cannot wait. Reject any proposed cuts and increase cancer research funding in this year's budget bill to continue to spur progress...

act.fightcancer.org
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Light a bag. Share a story. Inspire change. Join us for Lights of Hope at the Iowa Statehouse on October 9, 4-5:30 PM, and help shine a light on the fight against cancer. 🕯️ #ACSCAN #Iowa #LightsOfHope
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Thank you, @BohannanIowa, for signing the #CancerPromise. By making this commitment, you're showing Iowans that their voices matter. We appreciate your willingness to stand with the cancer community and prioritize the fight against cancer. #ACSCAN #Iowa #CancerVotes
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Great meeting with Leah in @RepAshleyHinson’s office today! Thanks for hearing from Iowa advocates on the importance of cancer research funding and clinical trials. #ACSCAN #Iowa #CancerLobbyDay
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We had a great meeting with Haley in Congressman @ZachNunn’s office on #CancerLobbyDay! Thank you for standing with American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network - ACS CAN Iowa advocates in the fight against cancer. #ACSCAN #Iowa #Advocacy
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Thank you Sam and Emily at @SenJoniErnst office for meeting with ACS CAN Iowa advocates to discuss cancer research and clinical trials! We appreciate your work to make cancer a national priority. #CancerLobbyDay
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Thank you to Senator @ChuckGrassley’s staff for meeting with ACS CAN Iowa advocates today! We appreciate the Senator’s ongoing support of cancer research funding and the Clinical Trials Modernization Act. #CancerLobbyDay
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Favorite #LSLD Highlight: Our #Iowa team had the honor of connecting with @AmericanCancer and @ACSCAN CEO Shane Jacobson — who also happens to share our Iowa ties as an @IowaStateU alum. #ACSCAN #Cancer #ACS #CancerLobbyDay
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🎉 Congratulations to #Iowa ACT Lead, Clara Cirks for being named one of just 4 @ACSCAN ACT Leads of the Year nationwide! Thank you for your incredible leadership, dedication to advocacy, and commitment to improving the lives of those impacted by cancer. #ACSCAN #CancerLobbyDay
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