American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Ohio - ACS CAN

06/06/2026

Honoring and celebrating Pride isn’t limited to just one day or month, it is year-round, as is American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network - ACS CAN’s support and allyship for our LGBTQIA+ communities.

If you’re at Cleveland Pride today, stop and visit our advocates Barbara Diver and Timothy Craig! 🏳️‍🌈

06/05/2026

Thank you Kristina Knickerbocker for signing American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network - ACS CAN's ! By pledging to support cancer research, affordable health care, and cancer prevention and early detection, you’re pledging to save lives from cancer.

06/04/2026

Thank you Brian Poindexter for Congress for being the first Ohio candidate to sign the !

Your commitment to prioritizing cancer patients if elected is appreciated.

06/03/2026

Our State Lead Ambassador, Vince Marchetta, proudly represented team Ohio and traveled to D.C. to attend the recent Senate Appropriations Committee hearing. Thanks for all you do, Vince!

05/13/2026

We couldn’t have done this without you. To every advocate who attended, every story that was shared, and every voice that filled the Statehouse yesterday for Ohio Cancer Action Day — THANK YOU! You are the reason change happens.

❤️ Sarah & Leo
Your ACS CAN Ohio Senior Grassroots Manager & Government Relations Director

05/12/2026

Happy Cancer Action Day, Ohio!

Nearly 100 passionate advocates are at the Statehouse today sharing their stories, raising their voices, and pushing for progress.

They’re meeting with lawmakers to:
✅ Protect patient assistance
✅ Expand access to biomarker testing

Let’s cheer them on!

05/12/2026

Today, we’re preparing the space. Tomorrow, advocates from across Ohio will fill it with their voices, their stories, and their passion.

Cancer Action Day is more than an event—it’s a chance to be heard. We can’t wait. Stay tuned!

04/27/2026

We’re thrilled to celebrate our State Lead Ambassador, Vince Marchetta, who has been selected to serve on the National Board of Directors for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network - ACS CAN!

This is a powerful reflection of his leadership and commitment to fighting cancer and advancing lifesaving policies. Join us in congratulating him! 

We are thrilled to announce two new members of our ACS CAN National Board of Directors: Vince Marchetta and Roberto (Bobby) García Rodríguez JD, MBA.

Vince has been a volunteer with ACS CAN since 2020 and currently serves as Ohio’s State Lead Ambassador. After losing his wife Betsy to metastatic cervical cancer, Vince channeled his grief into advocacy to save more lives from cancer. Vince has worked in commercial real estate for his entire professional career, holding major leadership positions in the private sector.

Roberto is a seasoned executive and board leader with more than three decades of experience across health care, insurance, telecommunications, financial and legal services. He was the founding president of the Puerto Rico chapter of CEOs Against Cancer and served as president of the Medicaid and Medicare Advantage Products Association of Puerto Rico, reflecting his longstanding commitment to health care advocacy and community service.

Vince and Roberto will make exceptional additions to ACS CAN’s board, and we look forward to seeing their impact on our mission to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. We thank them for their commitment to the fight against cancer.

04/22/2026

During Volunteer Appreciation Week, we recognize the extraordinary volunteers who make our grassroots advocacy possible. Thank you for your leadership, courage, and commitment to ending cancer as we know it, for everyone! 💓

03/04/2026

Financial support from patient assistance programs can give cancer patients access to life-saving drugs. Senate Bill 207 will ensure patients receive the full financial benefit of these programs.

State Senator Steve Wilson, Ohioans are counting on you to call a committee vote on SB 207!