Advocate for better
2 out of 5 of us will be diagnosed with cancer in our lifetime. We believe advocating for improved quality of life in survivorship, fertility coverage, adolescent and young adult care, and caregiver support is imperative. Raise your voice and make the need for better care a top priority at the state and federal levels–because we will all be touched by this disease.

Become an Advocate
The Livestrong Advocacy Council aims to amplify the voices of cancer survivors at the grassroots level, driving advocacy and systemic change that advances survivorship, alleviates the burdens faced by those affected by cancer, and improves their quality of life. Passionate about making a difference for cancer patients and survivors in your state? We are now accepting applications for volunteer Advocates and Delegates in all U.S. states.
The Volunteer State Advocate Leader serves as the primary liaison between grassroots advocates and Livestrong, promoting public awareness, advocacy, and policy initiatives. This role empowers individuals and communities to drive meaningful change through legislative action and advocacy campaigns at the state level.
The Volunteer Advocacy Delegate supports state-level advocacy initiatives by assisting the Volunteer State Advocate Leader in mobilizing community members, engaging with policymakers, and advancing Livestrong’s role provides an opportunity to directly influence legislative and community actions while developing advocacy and leadership skills.

Being a patient for all these years made me want to give back to the medical community and be sure cancer is getting its due funding. I’ve lost far too many friends from this disease, and I want to be a voice for the ones that are missing.
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Liz, Lung Cancer Survivor and Advocate

Livestrong Advocates for Cancer Research on Capitol Hill
On March 5-6, 2025, Livestrong was proud to take part in the One Voice Against Cancer Grassroots Lobby Day in Washington, D.C. Our President & CEO, Suzanne Stone, joined dedicated Livestrong advocates—Amy, Nick, Kristin, Mary, and Jeff—to push for increased federal funding for cancer research and prevention.
We urged lawmakers to prioritize funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the FY25 budget. Progress in cancer research and prevention can’t wait—continued investment is critical to saving lives.