American Cancer Society

Active listening isn’t just a leadership skill—it’s the foundation of a stronger, more connected community, especially for American Cancer Society volunteers as we recognize National Volunteer Month. Terri McClements, our National Board Chair, shares her approach. What active listening techniques have made a difference in your leadership journey? Let’s learn from each other! 👇 #NationalVolunteerMonth

According to a January 2024 ACS CAN Survivor Views Survey, 40% of cancer patients and survivors experience some degree of food or nutrition insecurity. The American Cancer Society’s Addressing Barriers to Care (ABC) grant program recently awarded over $500,000 to fund 13 community organizations providing services to address these issues. By supporting community organizations and their partners, we can work together to help address the barriers that impact a person’s ability to prevent, find, treat & survive cancer. Congratulations to the 2025 Addressing Barriers to Care grantees! - AMOR Healing Kitchen – Charleston, SC - Coalition for Food and Health Equity – Jersey City, NJ - Ellie Fund – Needham, MA - Food & Friends – Washington, DC - Food Outreach – St. Louis, MO - God’s Love We Deliver, Inc. – New York, NY - Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance – Philadelphia, PA - Moveable Feast, Inc. – Baltimore, MD - Pink Ribbon Good, Inc. – Dayton, OH - Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana – New Orleans, LA - The Ceres Community Project – Sebastopol, CA - The Heimerdinger Foundation – Nashville, TN - Vital Access Care Foundation – Fountain Valley, CA

Huge congratulations to all the incredible volunteers recognized at our annual Volunteer Leadership Summit! In late January, we celebrated the outstanding dedication and impact of our volunteer leaders across the nation. Their passion and commitment are essential to the American Cancer Society's mission of ending cancer as we know it, for everyone. Thank you for your tireless efforts – we couldn't do this vital work without you! #ACSVolunteers #NationalVolunteerMonth

Healthy employees create healthier, more informed workplaces. Our Employer Wellness Toolkits help companies empower their employees to take charge of their health and ensure that those facing a diagnosis feel supported every step of the way. Each toolkit includes: - Awareness & engagement strategies - Ready-to-use communication materials - Educational content & videos - Support resources for employees with cancer - Opportunities for employee participation and more Thank you, Aflac, for sponsoring the toolkits and showing your commitment to workplace wellness! Ready to build a stronger future? Start here: https://lnkd.in/gqBe7_VJ

The Patient Transportation and Lodging Grant program provides a chance for health systems to build a portfolio of services that meet their community's needs and deliver services to patients who need it most. We’re proud to announce that we’ve awarded $9 million in transportation and lodging grants, to help 63,000 eligible patients impacted by cancer. These funds will provide 800,000 transportation and lodging services offered through 448 health system partners.

“Reducing smoking through tobacco control has saved millions of lives and can save millions more in the future. But we need a stronger commitment at the local, state, and federal levels to help further reduce smoking and substantially augment the progress against smoking-related mortality." Read more on how we can help save lives: https://lnkd.in/gTcAwTm4

Social determinants of health are non-medical factors that influence health, the ability to function, risk for health problems, and quality of life. Where a person is born, where they work and socioeconomic conditions are all examples of these factors. The VOICES of Black Women Study, a landmark study led by the American Cancer Society, seeks to fill critical gaps in cancer research by addressing the unique health and social factors impacting Black women.   CANCER, an international interdisciplinary journal of the American Cancer Society, Section Editor Dr. Camille Ragin of Fox Chase Cancer Center speaks with Dr. Lauren McCullough, one of the principal investigators of VOICES. Together, they explore the rationale behind the VOICES study and its potential to drive meaningful change in cancer prevention and care in the latest podcast episode of CANCER’s CancerSpeak: https://lnkd.in/eBaQEJc5

In 2024, we set out to make a difference – and we couldn’t be prouder of what we achieved. Our work touched 111 million lives, providing critical support to people facing cancer and their families through essential programs, services, and expert information. None of this would be possible without our dedicated team members, volunteers, and partners. Thank you for standing with us to support cancer patients when they need it most. We’re determined to continue building on that success in the year ahead. Join us: cancer.org/impact2024

Reducing your cancer risk doesn’t have to be puzzling. 🧩 Arif Kamal MD, MBA shares how small, everyday choices can make a big difference. Learn more at cancer.org/cancerrisk .

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Crayola Flowers is proud to partner with American Cancer Society to spread awareness around early detection of colorectal cancer. 🎗️ We invite you to listen to Theresa’s story of hope and encourage a loved one to get screened today. You can make an impact with your next Crayola Flowers purchase! Through our partnership with the American Cancer Society, 10% of all Crayola Flowers bouquet sales will benefit their amazing work. Shop the American Cancer Society flower shop and help those in need 👇 https://lnkd.in/etc9ZydN #CrayolaFlowers #AmericanCancerSociety #GetScreened #ColorectalCancerAwarenessmonth #BouquetsThatGiveBack