American Cancer Society - Kentucky

Meet Suzy Lawrence: ACS Champion For 30+ years, Suzy's been at the forefront of the American Cancer Society's mission. From fundraising to advocacy, she's made an incredible impact. Let's salute Suzy for her unwavering commitment. Together, we'll end cancer.

Meet Angelo Moore, winner of the American Cancer Society’s 2023 Fredda Bryan National Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award. With a heartfelt passion for helping others, Angelo is working to help ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.

Spring into Making Strides by signing up today! Raise $350 by May 17th to receive this one-of-a-kind jacket. Get started at www.makingstrideswalk.org. #MakingStrides.

Laura Renegar has a passion for improving the lives of cancer patients and their families. A breast cancer survivor and dedicated volunteer, she has channeled her passion and energy to improve the lives of thousands of breast cancer survivors and their families. Volunteers like Laura are the heart of the American Cancer Society. Their determination and passion bring our mission to life across every community. During this National Volunteer Week and always, we are thankful for the more than 1 million volunteers nationwide who are working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.

No matter how cancer has affected you, you’ll meet someone who knows what you’re going through at Relay For Life. Join us and find people just like you by signing up at RelayForLife.org.

Cancer impacts everyone, but it doesn’t impact everyone equally. Did you know that colorectal cancer incidence is highest in American Indian and Alaska Native individuals? Butch Hill is an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and resides in the Big Cove Community. Butch was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2016. He encourages others to get their screenings. “They save lives and keep you here for a little while,” he said. “The life you save may be your own.” Learn which cancer screening tests are right for you at cancer.org/getscreened.

Attention internship seekers! The American Cancer Society is offering a paid internship this summer on our integrated marketing communication team in the Southeast Region. This is a fully remote, full-time position. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to gain valuable experience in the field. Please share with anyone who may be interested in this exciting opportunity. https://bit.ly/3IWXVB2

The American Cancer Society and cancer patients in our community need you now more than ever. Become a volunteer driver and give people with cancer free rides to treatment whenever works best for your schedule. Sign up at www.cancer.org/drive.

Corporate partners and their employees support the American Cancer Society Relay For Life events across the country. Join Relay For Life to share the love for all those united in the fight against cancer, and remember the ones we’ve lost like Jerry does. Celebrate. Remember. Fight back to help end cancer as we know it, for everyone.

WKYT-TV news anchor, Amber Philpott, covered a special story of two incredible women that are 40-year volunteers for ACS, bringing awareness about breast cancer and advocating, but are also survivors themselves.