Cancer has touched my family in so many ways-as a breast cancer survivor, a sister who lost her younger brother to pancreatic cancer, and a nurse who understands the importance of quality care, early detection, access to treatment, and continued research. Cancer is too big to fight alone, and I'm proud to stand with others in this fight.
- Julie Hudson, 2026 Ranch Chic Ambassador
Why I Support the American Cancer Society
I am an early stage breast cancer survivor of 9 years. Sadly, we lost my younger brother two years ago to late-stage pancreatic cancer. We have had additional cancer diagnoses in the extended family too. So, to say that my family knows cancer and it's effects on the individual and their loved ones feels like an understatement. As a nurse, I also understand the importance of quality care, access to treatment, early diagnosis, and ongoing research toward a cure. Cancer is too big to fight alone.
Why this Matters
Your support allows the American Cancer Society to continue:
Advocacy
Fighting cancer in city halls, statehouses, and Congress by elevating the patient voice to advance policy change through the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)
Patient Support
Ensuring no one feels alone at any point on their cancer journey, from prevention to survivorship, and, for some, the end of life.
Discovery
Investing in breakthrough science to find more - and better - treatments, uncover factors that may cause cancer, and improve patients' quality of life.
Health Equity
Ensuring that all people have a fair and just opportunity to prevent, find, treat, and survive cancer. ACS and ACS CAN believe all people should have a fair and just opportunity to live a longer, healthier life free from cancer regardless of how much money they make, the color of their skin, their sexual orientation, gender identity, their disability status, or where they live.