Livestrong Advocacy
Lend your voice, passion and experience to improve healthcare systems for people affected by cancer. We rely on passionate volunteers to help advance our policy platform.
One Voice Against Cancer 2023
One Voice Against Cancer Grassroots Lobby Day is March 6th-7th in Washington DC. During this two-day event you may have the chance to meet with elected officials to influence important legislation that affects cancer survivorship in the United States. Want to be a part of it? Click here to learn more and register today! Deadline for registration is February 13th, 2023.
Issues We Care About
Patient-Centered Innovation
Engagement of survivors and caregivers in the development and implementation of treatment and support plans.
Government Funding
Adequate federal funding to our nation's leading research institutions
Impact
Sharing your cancer story with elected officials does make a difference. See examples of our recent advocacy actions below.
Highlights From Recent Initiatives
- Supporting medically complex kids and their treatment
- Improving access to clinical trials
- Closing health insurance gaps
Become an Advocate
Why I Advocate
"I thought I knew a lot about cancer, but all that changed when my mother was diagnosed. My mother’s fight made me realize that I needed share my story to advocate for better and more resources to support cancer survivors and their families."
Aimee Thorne-Thomsen, Livestrong Leader, OVAC Participant