Colleges Against Cancer
Colleges Against Cancer (CAC) is a nationwide collaboration of college students, faculty, and staff dedicated to eliminating cancer by working to implement the programs and mission of the American Cancer Society. With hundreds of chapters nationwide, CAC is showing the world that young people care and want to make a difference.
How many college organizations do you know that involve the entire campus community and surrounding area? CAC does just that through four Strategic Directions: Advocacy, Cancer Education, Relay For Life, and Survivorship. By working to advance the mission of the American Cancer Society, the Strategic Directions are areas in which college students are easily engaged.
Colleges Against Cancer gives students the opportunity to bring the fight against cancer to the campus, while receiving support and guidance from a local Society office. With currently more than 450 chapters nationwide, thousands of college students are making an impact on their campuses and the surrounding communities. Cities are becoming smoke-free, legislation protecting cancer patients is being passed, and hundreds of thousands of college students across the country are learning cancer education and prevention information – knowledge that will promote a cancer-free future. But, there is still much to be done, and we invite you to join in our efforts to eliminate cancer by starting a CAC chapter on your campus.
Colleges Against Cancer chapters focus their efforts on four strategic directions – advocacy, cancer education, Relay For Life, and survivorship. These areas have become a basis for the structure and activities of our chapters, which is explained in Suggested Leadership Roles and Job Descriptions.
There are numerous additional resources that you can regularly access; best of all, these tools are updated and maintained by the CAC National Executive Team – college students who work with CAC Chapters on their campuses. The Suggested Chapter Timeline and Activities will give you examples of events and activities your chapter can implement. Also, CAC volunteers from around the country share best practices and discuss challenges on monthly conference calls, and in the CAC monthly newsletter.
As you work with your Society staff partner, we look forward to helping you. We are the leaders of tomorrow, but CAC chapters are leading an important fight TODAY! Thank you, again, for your interest in Colleges Against Cancer.
Nick Drew (Michigan State University) -Communications & Media Chair
I attend Michigan State University and will be graduating in May with a B.A. in Economics. I Relay for my grandma who is a breast cancer survivor and utilized many of the resources that the American Cancer Society provides. Relay For Life is a way for me not only to give back to ACS for helping her through her cancer journey, but also to fight back and help find a cure to stop the disease that takes too much from too many.
Melanie Johnson (U of Wisconsin-Madison) Relay For Life Co-Chair
I was born and raised in Wisconsin and love all it has to offer (brats and cheese!) I'll be moving to Charlotte, NC after I graduate in May 2011 to teach for Teach For America. I have been involved with Relay For Life for 7 years, and I feel blessed to serve as the Relay For Life co-chair this year. My aunt passed away in 2010 from this horrific disease and I will fight as hard as possible until there is a cure. Peace. Love. Ribbons.
Melissa Park (USC) - Relay For Life Co-Chair
I am from Santa Clarita, California and am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering at USC. I Relay for my family and friends who have been touched by cancer. I Relay especially for my loved ones who have died from this disease because as long as I’m still fighting, they have not lost their battles. We will win!
Chris Saccoccia (Virginia Tech) - Relay For Life Co-Chair
I grew up in Germany and Virginia with my parents and younger sister, now a Freshman at The College of William and Mary. Majoring in Journalism, I hope to enter the Peace Corps after graduation and then pursue a job in sports marketing and promotions. I Relay for Relayers; the sense of community and togetherness that Relay For Life brings to communities and schools is unlike anything else and it brings the sense of solidarity to us as we continue to fight to find a cure.
Logan Zinman (U of Chicago) - Cancer Education Chair
I am from Chicago, Illinois by way of Madison, Wisconsin, and am finishing my MA in Social Administration at UofC. I hated feeling helpless when my dad was diagnosed with cancer, so I Relay for him and for all kids who have to worry about a sick parent. I relay to be part of the cure!
Sarah McCarty (UNI) - Survivor & Caregiver Engagement Chair
I grew up on a farm in northwest Iowa and am a senior Elementary Education major at UNI. My reason to Relay is for my mom. She passed away from her 3 1/2 year battle of cancer when I was 12. Because of her, I Relay for all children, so they may never experience the loss of a parent to cancer. I Relay for all families who must go through the fight of having a family member with cancer. I support the fight against cancer because I do not want anyone to go through the struggle of being told "You have cancer." I Relay to encourage everyone to have hope because one day we will find a cure!
Emily Tier (Binghamton University) - Program Growth & Development Chair
I'm from the little town of Dryden, New York, and I'll be graduating from Binghamton University in May with a B.S. in Psychobiology. (Eastern Division, represent!) My family has been involved with the American Cancer Society since I was in middle school, and people say that Relay purple runs in my veins. I Relay because I know what cancer can do and because I know what WE can do to cancer.
Fall 2011 - Spring 2012 Schedule
1-877-228-3600 | Passcode 264845
All calls are listed in Eastern Time
When you sign onto the call, you will be asked to state your name. When prompted, please state your:
1. Name
2. University/College
We will use this recording process to make roll call faster and more efficient. Please note that if you drop off of the call before it is complete, we will note your absence and you will not be given credit for your attendance.
CAC Quarterly Call: This call will cover pertinent information for all four strategic directions of CAC—Survivor & Caregiver Engagement, Advocacy, Cancer Education and Relay For Life
CAC Connects Call: This is a 2-hour call set up in a round-table type format. NCAT is on the line for two hours and volunteers can call in at anytime during those two hours to share best practices, ask questions and network with schools across the countruy
September
Tuesday, 9/13 | 7pm & 10pm - CAC Quarterly Call
October
Tuesday, 10/11 | 8pm-10pm | CAC Connects Call
November
Tuesday, 11/15 | 7pm & 10pm | CAC Quarterly Call
2012
January
Tuesday, 1/31 | 7pm & 10pm | CAC Quarterly Call
February
Tuesday, 2/21 | 8pm-10pm | CAC Connects Call
March
Tuesday, 3/6 | 7pm & 10pm | CAC Quarterly Call
Tuesday, 3/27 | 8pm-10pm | CAC Connects Call
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