Cancer Advocacy at National & Local Level

Advocacy

Unacceptable gaps exist between what we know and what we do to prevent, screen and treat cancer.

We must fight to close these gaps and end unnecessary suffering and death.

By applying what we already know we can save 1/3 of the 560,000 people that will die from cancer this year.

That's more than 186,000 lives. Saved.

We must make cancer a national priority. And you can help.

Our local and national initiatives help to raise awareness and advocate for legislation that expands access to cancer screening, treatment and survivor care.

Unite with us and help put an end to the needless suffering and death caused by cancer.

Advocate at the Local Level

We are the voice of more than 10 million cancer survivors, their caregivers, family members and friends.

We advocate for increased awareness of survivorship issues and increased funding for survivorship programs. We encourage our elected officials to break down barriers to care, fund cancer research and ensure that those living with cancer in our country are represented when important decisions are made on Capitol Hill.

Here are some ways you can get started:

  1. Organize or participate in a local LIVESTRONG Day event.  Contact us for more information.
  2. Join the fight. Become part of the LIVESTRONG Army of San Diego. Participants work hand-in-hand with Lance and the LAF to make cancer a national priority.
  3. Ask five people to join the LIVESTRONG Army.
  4. Register to vote.
  5. Encourage your friends and family to register to vote.
  6. Get educated! Learn the names of your elected officials as well as other information, such as their voting record(s) on issues that impact people affected by cancer on www.senate.gov and www.house.gov .
  7. Read our advocate spotlight stories.
  8. Read Lance's blog.

And other ways to take action:

  1. Distribute LIVESTRONG Survivorship Notebooks to cancer survivors to help them organize their cancer experiences.
  2. Refer cancer survivors to LIVESTRONG SurvivorCare for one-on-one help dealing with their cancer.
  3. Give LIVESTRONG wristbands to inspire loved ones affected by cancer.
  4. Create and share your video on LIVESTRONG Live.
  5. Vote!