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

By advocating together, we helped push through Texas House Bill 1649, the Medically Necessary Fertility Preservation Act, which requires state-regulated health benefit plans to cover fertility preservation services for patients receiving medically necessary treatment that may impair fertility in adolescents and young adults.
We have also supported the Clinical Trial Modernization Act (H.R. 8412), which aims to expand access to clinical trials, and OVAC’s February 2025 sign-on statement Re: Recent executive actions that threaten progress. Annually, we participate in One Voice Against Cancer Grassroots Lobby Day in D.C., where national nonprofits representing millions of survivors unite to champion more federal investments toward cancer research and programs.