American Childhood Cancer Organization

🚨This is NOT a drill!! 🚨 The bills have now passed the House today and are on the way to the President's Desk to be signed into law! Stay tuned for more! #childhoodcancer

You read that right - the bills have now passed the Senate and will go back to the House on Monday. Stay tuned! #childhoodcancer

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21-year-old diffuse midline glioma fighter, Anderson Coy, testifies on behalf of ACCO in front of the House Health and Human Services Committee where the bill AZ HB2082 passed unanimously.

Yesterday, the house passed Consolidated Appropriations Act 2026 which included the GKAC and AKACA. Thank you to Congressman McCaul and the United States House of Representatives. Read here: https://docs.house.gov/billsthisweek/20260119/DEF%20LHHS%20HS%20THUD%20-%20Bill%20Text%20-%201-19-2026.PDF

Appropriators released the text of a minibus appropriations bill and both the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act and the Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act are included. Urge your Members of Congress today to vote YES on the Consolidated Appropriations Act tomorrow!

@kim.senate.gov

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@baldwin.senate.gov

@kaine.senate.gov

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🚨 URGENT: Call
@sanders.senate.gov
TODAY for kids with cancer 🚨

We are ONE step away from passing the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act.

Call Sen. Bernie Sanders TODAY and urge him to support a clean, immediate vote.

DC: 202-224-5141 | VT: 802-862-0697

🚨 URGENT: Call @sanders.senate.gov TODAY for kids with cancer 🚨

We are ONE step away from passing the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act.

Call Sen. Bernie Sanders TODAY and urge him to support a clean, immediate vote.

DC: 202-224-5141 | VT: 802-862-0697

@sanders.senate.gov

@murray.senate.gov

@schumer.senate.gov

@baldwin.senate.gov

@kaine.senate.gov

@hassan.senate.gov

@hickenlooper.senate.gov

@markey.senate.gov

@alsobrooks.senate.gov

@bluntrochester.senate.gov

KEEP SHARING! We need your help! Please reach out to your Senators asking them to pass the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act!

@kim.senate.gov @collinswatch.bsky.social

@sanders.senate.gov @murray.senate.gov @schumer.senate.gov @baldwin.senate.gov @kaine.senate.gov @hassan.senate.gov @hickenlooper.senate.gov @markey.senate.gov @alsobrooks.senate.gov @bluntrochester.senate.gov

On Monday, December 1, 2025 - the US House of Representatives passed the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act.

We need your help! Please reach out to your Senators asking them to pass the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act!

This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, help us turn social media gold! Share this graphic on your platforms and be sure to tag ACCO. Download it here: https://www.acco.org/virtual-advocacy/

Today is the first day of #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth.

By the end of September, 1,200+ families will hear the words: “Your child has cancer.”

💛 Share the facts: https://www.acco.org/virtual-advocacy/
💛 Support kids with cancer: https://www.acco.org/donate

Registration for #CCDI2025 closes Aug 7.

Join us Oct 6–7 for cutting-edge sessions, collaboration, and innovation in childhood cancer research.

Register now: https://events.cancer.gov/nci/ccdisymposium

Amplifying the lived experience of people affected by cancer During their lifetime, 1 in 5 people are diagnosed with cancer. Nearly every family around the world is affected by cancer, either directly or as caregivers of someone who has had cancer.

Childhood cancer survivors, caregivers, and families — your voice matters! Today is your LAST CHANCE to share your story!

💛 Proudly supported by ACCO
🔗 https://www.who.int/activities/amplifying-the-lived-experience-of-people-affected-by-cancer

Researchers: Share your work at the #CCDI2025 Symposium.

Poster abstract submissions are due by Aug 7. Highlight data-driven progress in pediatric cancer.

Details: https://events.cancer.gov/nci/ccdisymposium

Amplifying the lived experience of people affected by cancer During their lifetime, 1 in 5 people are diagnosed with cancer. Nearly every family around the world is affected by cancer, either directly or as caregivers of someone who has had cancer.

Just 2 weeks left to share your lived cancer experience in this important survey today!

Survey is proudly supported by ACCO: https://www.who.int/activities/amplifying-the-lived-experience-of-people-affected-by-cancer

Amplifying the lived experience of people affected by cancer During their lifetime, 1 in 5 people are diagnosed with cancer. Nearly every family around the world is affected by cancer, either directly or as caregivers of someone who has had cancer.

Childhood cancer survivors, caregivers, and families, don't miss your chance!

Help shape the future of cancer care by sharing your experience in this global survey proudly supported by ACCO
🔗 https://www.who.int/activities/amplifying-the-lived-experience-of-people-affected-by-cancer

What’s new at #CCDI2025?
-MCI updates
-Big data in cancer care
-CCDI project insights
-Industry + advocacy collab

Attend in person or virtually, Oct 6–7.

Register: https://events.cancer.gov/nci/ccdisymposium

Amplifying the lived experience of people affected by cancer During their lifetime, 1 in 5 people are diagnosed with cancer. Nearly every family around the world is affected by cancer, either directly or as caregivers of someone who has had cancer.

Survey E X T E N D E D through July!

Whether you're a childhood cancer survivor, caregiver or family member of a childhood cancer patient, we want to hear from you!

Proudly supported by ACCO: https://www.who.int/activities/amplifying-the-lived-experience-of-people-affected-by-cancer

Amplifying the lived experience of people affected by cancer During their lifetime, 1 in 5 people are diagnosed with cancer. Nearly every family around the world is affected by cancer, either directly or as caregivers of someone who has had cancer.

Calling all childhood cancer survivors, caregivers or family members - now is your change to share your lived cancer experience in this important survey.

The survey is proudly supported by ACCO: https://www.who.int/activities/amplifying-the-lived-experience-of-people-affected-by-cancer

ACCO is on a mission to have all 50 states participate in declaring September as #CCAM, and you can help us!
Learn More: https://www.acco.org/2025-state-proclamations/

The #CCDI2025 Symposium is Oct 6–7 at NIH or online.

Join the childhood cancer community to explore the latest in research, data, and innovation.

Free registration now open: https://events.cancer.gov/nci/ccdisymposium

Congress is considering cuts to #Medicaid that:
🔘Make it harder for kids to get care
🔘 Add red tape barriers for caregivers to keep their insurance
🔘Threaten the financial viability of hospitals

Kids lives depend on Medicaid. Call your rep today to #ProtectMedicaidProtectKids

Congress is actively considering cuts to Medicaid—a lifeline for kids with cancer and their families.

If passed, these changes will create dangerous barriers to care, putting lives at risk.

Kids lives depend on Medicaid. Call your rep today to #ProtectMedicaidProtectKids

Every symbol on the ACCO stamping plate tells a powerful story! With every bundle purchase, 5% supports children battling cancer. Help us make every mani count. 💅💛

https://www.acco.org/stamp-for-a-cause-with-maniology/

More than 37M kids - including 1 in 3 with cancer - rely on Medicaid and CHIP. Congress is considering cuts that would make it harder to get treatment and support they need.

We must protect Medicaid. Kids lives depend on it. Call your rep today to #ProtectMedicaidProtectKids