09/01/2021
Thank you for your continued support of the American Cancer Society. The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed how we support the fight against cancer, but it will not stop us. Please follow our regional page American Cancer Society – Central & Southern Illinois for updates about our mission, our fundraisers, and how you can continue to support ACS.
This page will no longer be updated regularly so please follow the regional page to ensure you don't miss anything. Again, thank you!
06/08/2021
Let’s celebrate ALL the colors of the 🌈
We fund research to better understand and address cancer disparities and inequities for LGBTQ+ people. Because everyone deserves a fair and just opportunity to prevent, find, treat, and survive cancer.
Learn more about our fight=>https://www.cancer.org/about-us/what-we-do/health-equity.html
06/06/2021
Today is Cancer Survivors Day and survivors are the heart of this Relay community. Today, we honor you 💜
05/28/2021
As we head into the summer season this Memorial Day weekend, remember to slip, slop, slap and wrap 😎
Here are some ways you can limit your ☀️UV exposure☀️ and lower your risk of skin cancer. bit.ly/2PxHzGI
05/17/2021
More than 5.4 million skin cancers are diagnosed each year in the United States.
The good news is that you can do a lot to protect yourself and your family from skin cancer.
☀ Wear sunscreen & reapply
☀ Ditch tanning beds or lamps
☀ Wear a hat & sunglasses
☀ Seek shade (especially 10am-4pm)
☀ Cover up with clothing
To learn more about how you can do a self-exam visit
https://www.cancer.org/healthy/be-safe-in-sun/skin-exams.html
05/17/2021