Colleges Against Cancer  |  Survivorship

ADVOCACY     |     CANCER EDUCATION     |     RELAY FOR LIFE     |     SURVIVORSHIP

Men have a 1 in 2 chance of getting cancer in their lifetime, while women have a 1 in 3 chance. With these odds, it’s no surprise that many people are already involved with the American Cancer Society because they know someone who’s been diagnosed. Survivors are the people we’re fighting for, our hope and inspiration, and our reason to keep going. They’re a vital part of the CAC experience. Here are a few highlights of what some chapters have done to honor the Survivors on their campuses:

• Sponsoring a Survivor Brunch
• Starting a support group on campus
• Making dinner and dessert at a Hope Lodge
• Hosting a card-making party around the holidays and sending the cards to a pediatric cancer ward

Each CAC chapter works with an American Cancer Society staff partner. This person serves as the link between your chapter and the Society. He or she can guide you in the policies of the Society and help you think of creative ideas for your chapter.
There are so many ways to become involved with Colleges Against Cancer. Check with your campus activities board to see if there’s a chapter at your school. If there isn’t, ask how to get one started! You can e-mail CAC@cancer.org for more information about the program and for a starter kit.