American Cancer Society

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• EG America and American Cancer Society Teaming Up Again To Fight Cancer, Fund Research & Services

  2/24/2021

  The American Cancer Society, a global organization leading the fight for a world without cancer, and the national convenience store retailer, EG America, are teaming up again to raise money for life-saving programs, research, and services that will help patients and families touched by this lethal disease.

• Chicago's Tyler Prince Receives Inaugural Impact Maker of the Year Volunteer Award from the American Cancer Society

  2/23/2021

  Chicago-based Tyler Prince, Executive Vice President Worldwide Alliances and Channels for Salesforce, has received the first-ever Impact Maker of the Year Volunteer Award from the American Cancer Society, North Central Region.

• American Cancer Society Announces New Diversity in Cancer Research Program - Made Permanent By a $5 Million Grant from the Elizabeth and Phill Gross Family

  2/9/2021

  The fund will create a permanent umbrella to develop initiatives to support researchers of color and increase diversity in cancer research and patient care

• The American Cancer Society Launches 2021 Relay For Life Season with Virtual Kickoff

  2/3/2021

  The American Cancer Society celebrates another year of its signature fundraiser, Relay For Life, with the 2021 season virtual kickoff slated for Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 8 PM EST.

• Leading Cancer Organizations Warn Cancer Doesn't Stop for COVID-19 and Neither Should You

  1/28/2021

  National Comprehensive Cancer Network and American Cancer Society are leading nationwide effort to resume appropriate cancer screening and treatment to prevent excess deaths.

• Kohl's & American Cancer Society Partner With Hospitals, Clinics To Address Transportation Needs Of Cancer Patients

  1/27/2021

  Seven health systems across Wisconsin have been awarded transportation assistance grants from the American Cancer Society thanks to a donation from Kohl's.

• Alice Pomponio Named Managing Director of American Cancer Society's BrightEdge

  1/19/2021

  The American Cancer Society announced that life sciences industry leader Alice Pomponio has been named managing director of BrightEdge, the ACS philanthropic impact fund that invests in companies to accelerate the Society's mission to fight cancer.

• American Cancer Society Announces New Members and Officers of Board of Directors

  12/8/2020

  The American Cancer Society has named four new members and elected five new officers to its board of directors, with all terms beginning on January 1, 2021.

• American Cancer Society's Taste of Hope: Home Edition Rises to the Challenge amid Peak Pandemic Impact on Chicago's Restaurant Scene

  11/12/2020

  The American Cancer Society held their 2020 Taste of Hope, an annual event that brings award-winning chefs and Chicago foodies together, to celebrate the charity's fight against cancer.

• Telemundo 52's Elva Saray to Host the American Cancer Society's Latinos Contra el Cáncer Fest - A Virtual Streaming Event

  11/10/2020

  The American Cancer Society presents Latinos Contra el Cáncer Fest – an inspirational virtual bilingual event hosted by Elva Saray of Telemundo 52's Acceso Total show.

• Lung Cancer Can Strike Anyone

  10/29/2020

  For Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society is warning that anyone can get lung cancer including people who smoke, people who have quit, and people who have never smoked.

• American Cancer Society and Chevrolet Celebrate 10-Year Partnership in Fight Against Breast Cancer

  10/13/2020

  - Since 2011, Chevrolet has been a partner in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer movement, raising over $13.8 million to fund the future of groundbreaking breast cancer research, 24/7 support for cancer patients, and provide access to lifesaving screenings. 

• Securus Technologies Supports the American Cancer Society through the Company's eCard Program during October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

  10/5/2020

   Securus Technologies is proud to announce the company will be donating fifty percent of proceeds from the company's "Fight Against Breast Cancer" suite of eCards to t

• Winn-Dixie partners with American Cancer Society in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

  9/30/2020

  Winn-Dixie is partnering with American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer during the month of October to raise funds and spread hope to those impacted by breast cancer. Now through Nov. 3, customers in Alabama, Mississippi and Columbus, Georgia can help their neighbors fighting breast cancer by rounding

• Breast Cancer Screening is Still Important During the COVID-19 Pandemic

  9/30/2020

  October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and The American Cancer Society is urging women to talk to their doctors to find out what's best for them

• Chicago Fire Department Fights Breast Cancer alongside American Cancer Society

  9/29/2020

  The   Chicago Fire Department (CFD) will be joining forces with the American Cancer Society in Illinois (ACS-IL) to launch Breast Cancer Awareness Month. CFD —  who currently has the

• Report shows insurance coverage of biomarker testing has not kept up with innovation

  9/29/2020

  LUNGevity Foundation and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network report indicates some improvement but substantial gaps still exist for many patients

• Ellen McElligott Joins the American Cancer Society as Corporate Relations and Accounts Director

  8/20/2020

  The American Cancer Society would like to welcome Ellen McElligott to the Distinguished Partners team. She will help lead the Society's North Central Region as Senior Director, Corporate Relations & Account Operations. Prior to j

• Gary Reedy to retire as CEO of American Cancer Society and ACS CAN

  8/4/2020

  Gary Reedy, chief executive officer for the American Cancer Society and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, announced that he will retire in April 2021.

• The American Cancer Society Campaign Aims to Increase HPV Vaccination During Pandemic

  8/3/2020

  In an effort to boost public health and help keep vaccinations on track in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the American Cancer Society is renewing Mission: HPV Cancer Free, a campaign to eliminate HPV cancers as a public health problem, starting with cervical cancer.