American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Alabama - ACS CAN

05/10/2026

Meet our State Lead Ambassador, Zeke Aguilera! We are grateful to have such a dedicated and thoughtful leader at the forefront of our Alabama volunteer team!

05/10/2026

Thanks to all who came out to our very first Alabama 5K Glow Run to benefit ACS CAN and honor those impacted by cancer with !

01/10/2026

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18/09/2026

What an incredible this week with our amazing volunteers from the great state of Alabama!

We asked Congress to support the highest possible increase in funding to support cancer research and to cosponsor the Clinical Trials Modernization Act to increase access to clinical trials.

16/09/2026

Team at ! We are asking Congress to support the highest possible increase for cancer research & prevention programs in the FY27 funding bill and to support the clinical trials modernization act which will make clinical trials more accessible to all.

09/09/2026

Our annual silent auction is now open!

This year, you can bid on exclusive ACS CAN swag, handcrafted items like hats and quilts, gift baskets and much more. Every item was donated by ACS CAN volunteers or staff, and every dollar raised goes to support our lifesaving advocacy work.

Don’t miss your chance to bid on and score something special while supporting a great cause. The auction closes at 8:40pm ET on Monday, Sept.14.

See the items and bid today: https://e.givesmart.com/events/OXL/i/_All/

19/08/2026

“The war against Big To***co is not over—and in many ways, it is becoming more complicated and more difficult to win," writes & CEO Shane Jacobson in . Congress can’t afford to ignore these warning signs."

To protect the next generation, we must recommit to proven strategies to curb smoking and to***co use that have saved lives for decades.

29/07/2026

📣 Make YOUR voice heard and rally for change on July 29! You’re invited to the One Nation, Overcharged Virtual Rally. Bring your friends, get inspired, and take action for lower healthcare costs in your community.

Sign up today ➡️ https://mobilize.us/s/lNCnDm

02/06/2026

01/06/2026

Birmingham cancer researcher Lynne Nacke recently joined advocates from across the country in Washington, D.C., to make the case for continued federal investment in cancer research and prevention programs.

“We must protect our nation’s scientific progress in cancer research done in labs like the one in which I work in Birmingham. To do that, we asked Congress to pass the highest possible funding for cancer research and prevention programs. I am grateful to Senator Britt for taking the time to meet with me in Washington last week.”

Birmingham cancer researcher Lynne Nacke joined Sen. Katie Britt in Washington to advocate for continued federal investment in cancer