Hi!
My name is Sim, and I am the Advocacy Chair for the 2025-2026 National Campus & Youth Engagement Team. I am excited to develop advocacy resources for the campus community in collaboration with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of ACS. Check out the resources on this page and feel free to reach out with any questions or ideas!
Sim
Advocacy Chair
National Campus & Youth Engagement Team (NCYET)
Miramonte High School (Orinda, California)
Hello Cancer Advocates, BIG NEWS! Earlier this month, Congress passed bipartisan legislation known as the MCED Act (Nancy Gardener Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act), the biggest breakthrough in early detection access that we’ve had over the course of the past year. Here are 3 key facts to know about this bill: Expands access to screenings: Prior
We are thrilled to announce the incredible results of the 2025 Campus Petition Challenge, a nationwide effort to amplify student voices in the fight against cancer. With a goal of 1,000 signed petitions, this year’s challenge saw 3,829 petitions signed across more than 100 campuses and schools, showcasing the power
Hi everyone! In this blog post, we will seek to raise awareness about a major men’s health issue by discussing a transformative initiative aimed at saving lives: the PSA Screening for HIM Act. Did you know that early detection is the most effective way to treat prostate cancer? Unfortunately, many
Hi everyone! As you may know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of this month, let’s discuss a topic highly relevant to the fight against breast cancer–the importance of passing the SCREENS for Cancer Act to ensure equitable access to life-saving cancer screenings. Did you know that early
On September 15th through 17th, ACS CAN hosted its annual Leadership Summit and Lobby Day, where over 750 volunteers from across the country gathered to meet with lawmakers and advocate for policies that improve the lives of cancer patients. This pivotal event united advocates, survivors, and caregivers in Washington, D.C.
Hello everyone! In this blog post, we will highlight a strategic tool that often serves as a catalyst for change in advocacy efforts: hosting panels. Panels are events where various speakers will directly engage with an audience, answering questions, sharing experiences, and providing important information and insights. Whether you’re focusing
