Summary
Over 500 volunteers, who have been affected by cancer, went to Washington, D.C., to ask Congress for more support for cancer research and patients. Despite their different political views, these volunteers found common ground in their shared experiences with cancer.
Key Facts
- More than 500 volunteers went to Washington, D.C., to lobby Congress for cancer support.
- Volunteers included people from various political backgrounds who shared common experiences with cancer.
- The lobbying day occurred during an ongoing federal government shutdown.
- Cancer is expected to cause over 600,000 deaths in the U.S. in 2025.
- Volunteers decorated about 10,000 white paper bags with messages for cancer patients.
- Many volunteers expressed concerns about the current political divisions in the U.S.
- A recent survey shows high bipartisan support for federal funding of medical research, including cancer, with 7 in 10 voters considering it very important.
