ACS CAN Rhode Island

ACS CAN is the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem.

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(5/5) At @ACSCAN, we believe everyone deserves a fair and just opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. We’re more determined than ever to fight alongside our volunteers, advocates, & friends to put an end cancer as we know it, for everyone. #RIResearchBreakfast

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(4/5) As well as a panel discussion highlighting the importance of sustained investment in cancer research and innovation by Bob Cormier of the @RILifeSciHub, Danya Lavin, PhD of Ocean State Labs, and Dr. Hina Khan!

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(3/5) The dynamic program featured a keynote presentation by Dr. Hina Khan of the Brown University Health Cancer Institute on the incredible clinical trial and research work happening in RI.

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ICYMI: @ACSCANRI hosted our 13th annual Rhode Island Research Breakfast event on Fri Oct 2, emceed by the incomparable @ShannonHegy.

Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors and attendees, we raised nearly $107,000 for ACS CAN's work here in RI and across the country!

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(2/5) We were honored to hear from our legislative partners including @SenJackReed, @Rep_Magaziner, @RepGabeAmo, @RISenate Sen. Hanna Gallo, & @RIHouseofReps Rep. Deborah Fellela.

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(4/4) Join us on Friday, Oct 2 at 8:30am at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick!

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(3/4) Our Bronze sponsors: FL Putnam, @PhRMA, @rimirad, Pannone, Devereaux, & O'Gara LLC, @RocklandTrust, & @NateraGenetics

And our Copper sponsors: @BryantUniv, Sail Beyond Cancer Newport, & Capitol City Group

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(2/4) Our Gold sponsors: @Amica , @genentech , and Johnson & Johnson

Our Silvers ponsors: RI Oncology Society, Landmark Medical Center, @SanofiUS , @bmsnews , & @Merck

And our Visionary sponsors: Bernie Jackvony & @weldeiry

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(1/4) As we put the finishing touches on our 13th annual #riresearchbreakfast set for Fri Oct 2, we want to thank our generous sponsors for their strong support of ACS CAN and our mission!

Starting with our Diamond Sponsors: @RILifeSciHub, @Amgen, & @GileadOncology.

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(5/5) To attend, contact Ryan Timothy Strik at [email protected] or visit: https://t.co/czY7NpIahN

#RIResearchBreakfast

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(1/5) JOIN US on Friday, October 2nd for the 13th annual Rhode Island Research Breakfast, presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). #RIResearchBreakfast

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(4/5) Our discussions will explore how these changes impact innovation, progress, and patients, and highlight the critical role of advocacy in ensuring we continue to build on decades of progress in the fight against cancer. #RIResearchBreakfast

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(2/2) We appreciate @Rep_Magaziner's strong support for increased funding for cancer research and prevention! Thank you for all your work on behalf of cancer patients and their families!

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(1/2) Our advocates recently had the opportunity to sit down with @Rep_Magaziner in his DC office to talk about important issues facing cancer patients. #CancerLobbyDay

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(2/2) We had a great discussion about our priorities to increase funding for cancer research and prevention, and to make it easier for cancer patients to participate in clinical trials. Thank you, @SenWhitehouse for all your work supporting cancer patients and their families!

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(1/2) Thank you to George from @SenWhitehouse's office for meeting with @ACSCANRI volunteers in DC yesterday for #CancerLobbyDay.

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(2/2) We are honored to have @SenJackReed in our corner, fighting to advance cancer research and prevention, and sincerely thank him for supporting our legislation to expand access to clinical trials!

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(1/2) Thank you to @SenJackReed for meeting with @ACSCANRI advocates in DC on Tuesday, alongside @AmericanCancer CEO Shane Jacobson on #CancerLobbyDay.