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Advocacy
CAC local chapters will adapt American
Cancer Society advocacy initiatives to the college environment,
promote them on campus, and help coordinate nationwide advocacy
efforts. Examples of activities include anti-tobacco activities in
communities and contacting elected leaders through the American Cancer
Society Action Network Program.
Cancer Control
CAC local chapters will spread the word
on college campuses about cancer prevention, early detection, and
healthy lifestyles. Educational topics include nutrition and physical
activity, smoke-free living, sun safety, and other health issues and
American Cancer Society programs.
Relay for Life
Relay offers everyone an opportunity to
participate in the fight against cancer. Teams of people camp out and
take turn walking or running around a track. Each team is asked to
raise contributions to support the Society’s mission to fight cancer,
and to have a representative on the track at all times during the
event. Relays are an overnight event up to 24 hours in length.
Please see Relay for Life 2005 article for more details.
Survivorship
Students in CAC will get involved with
cancer patients and survivors on a local level, helping to increase
access to programs that can improve quality of life such as support
services and community events.
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