American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Ohio - ACS CAN

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! 💓

04/20/2026

The 2026 American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network - ACS CAN Spring Leadership Summit in Portland has come to a close! We’re taking back lots of inspiration, new ideas, and energy to Ohio. ❤️

04/07/2026

Spring into action! 💐

As the days get brighter, so does our opportunity to bring hope and powerful stories to the Statehouse in Columbus. Ohio Cancer Action Day is on May 12, and this is your chance to speak up for cancer patients and families.

Your story matters — and lawmakers need to hear it. Let’s harness this season of renewal and ignite meaningful change together!

👉 Register here: https://act.fightcancer.org/a/2026-ohio-cancer-action-day

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!

02/25/2026

Great news — we’re moving forward! After months of steady advocacy, the biomarker testing bill has officially passed the House Health Committee.

Momentum is on our side. Let’s keep it going! Join us in contacting your Representative and urge them to pass this bill out of the Ohio House. Take action here: https://act.fightcancer.org/a/keep-it-going

Thank you for staying engaged and for helping to move this important work forward!

ACS CAN is the leading cancer advocacy organization that is working every day to make cancer issues a national priority.

02/18/2026

Great news! Our biomarker testing bill just passed out of the House Health Committee.

Thank you to bill sponsor, Representative Andrea White, for her leadership on this live saving legislation.