American Cancer Society - Michigan

The Michigan Area Board provides strategic volunteer leadership with the goal of accelerating the mission of the American Cancer Society, increasing relevance, and generating revenue. They are composed of dedicated leadership volunteers empowered to using their sphere of influence to save more lives in the fight against cancer. Join us in recognizing our team of exceptional individuals that make up our 2024 Michigan Area Board. Jenni Beamer Michael Ziener, MNA

Thomas Pursel's continued dedication to the American Cancer Society is a testament to the power of compassion and leadership! His long-term support has touched many lives, and we are truly honored to have him and Merrill Lynch standing alongside us in the fight. Here's to $1 million! 👀👏

Honored to be invited back as a judge at this year’s Taste of Hope Grand Rapids!🍽️ Last night, 15 talented chefs from across West Michigan came together, generously donating their time, talent, and incredible dishes to raise much-needed funds for American Cancer Society - Michigan. 🎗️ Grateful to be part of a community that’s so passionate about making a difference—every bite, every dish, every contribution counted towards a cause that touches so many of us. Thank you to all the chefs, sponsors, and volunteers who made it an unforgettable evening filled with purpose and flavor. #TasteofHope #AmericanCancerSociety #CommunityImpact #Volunteer #Fundraiser #WestMichigan #GrandRapids Shawn Kohlhaas Susan Brogger

We’re excited to highlight Robert Giroux (Bob), a fantastic ambassador for our Men Wear Pink of Oakland County campaign! 👏 Men Wear Pink is about more than just wearing pink. It’s a distinguished group of community leaders uniting behind our mission to save more lives from breast cancer through fundraising and awareness. Bob embodies this mission. He says, “I’m a Men Wear Pink Ambassador because I want to protect the futures of my daughters, my wife, my colleagues, and my clients—people I care about deeply. I’ve watched cancer take family members and friends, and I want to help prevent the same type of outcome for the people I love who may be afflicted with cancer in the future. This money we raise today could be the difference that helps them one day in the future, giving them the chance to live long, happy lives, free from the ravages of cancer. I've seen firsthand what cancer can do, and that’s why I choose to act now, to protect all of our futures.” Thank you, Bob, for being a beacon of hope and making an impact! 🎗️ Want to support Bob and his fellow ambassadors? Learn more about Men Wear Pink of Oakland County here: https://lnkd.in/e3zTwE-x

Our breast radiation oncologist Dr. Eleanor Walker recently spoke with Randi Myles about a new study that aims to uncover why Black women in the United States have higher incidences of cancer and other health conditions. "The [VOICES of Black Women] study is open to cancer-free Black women ages 25 to 55 who live in geographic areas, like Michigan, where we see 90% of Black women living and working," explained Dr. Walker. "The American Cancer Society did the population study that first showed the connection between cigarette smoking and lung cancer or the connection between obesity and the risk of early death. This study is brand new and something we're trying to do for Black women to understand how cancer develops in our population and what may be some of the risk factors." Dr. Walker shared they expect to start seeing what behavioral, environmental or lived experiences may or may not influence cancer risk within 5 years of the study. The goal is to have the study lead to new treatments and strategies for preventing and treating cancer in Black women. Learn more about the VOICES of Black Women study from the American Cancer Society.

Last Sunday, AIPMA’s Darron Markwood hosted the 5th Annual “Pink Out the ‘Punk” fundraiser at Steampunk Tap Room in downtown Utica, Michigan. Here is a photo from the event that raised about $1,000 in donations for the American Cancer Society - Michigan and supported the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk efforts of Lisa Timm, an 8-year breast cancer survivor. Pictured from left to right are Lisa Timm, Darron Markwood, Gus Calandrino (Mayor of Utica), and Paul Weihs (owner of Steampunk). #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #Community #GiveBack #Volunteer https://lnkd.in/eqwvX-wU

It’s an honor to spotlight Matthew Bingham, one of our incredible Men Wear Pink of Mid-Michigan ambassadors! 🙌 Men Wear Pink is a nationwide campaign that raises awareness and funds for breast cancer research and support services. Through their efforts, ambassadors like Matt help to inspire action and make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. In Matt's words: “I’m a Men Wear Pink Ambassador for anyone and everyone who has been impacted by cancer. When I first became an Ambassador a few years ago, I didn't have a personal reason to be part of Men Wear Pink. I just saw an opportunity to use my platform and my radio station to help save lives from breast cancer. Since becoming an Ambassador, though, I have seen firsthand the impact our Men Wear Pink campaigns can make. I have met so many survivors who are appreciative of all that we've been able to do. Having the opportunity to meet them and hear their stories fuels me to have an even bigger impact.” Thank you, Matt, for your commitment and leadership to this important cause! Your passion and dedication are truly inspiring. 🔎 To learn more about Men Wear Pink of Mid-Michigan, click here: https://lnkd.in/gVGRdEfZ

The fight against breast cancer is a team effort. We’re proud to support American Cancer Society in its pursuit of lifesaving research and support for patients and survivors. Join us by sharing this post to your profile in October with #WeDriveFor and we’ll donate $5 (up to $170,000) to the mission. 🩷

The countdown is on! In just 6 days, Taste of Hope: A Chefs Competition presented by Huntington National Bank and Meijer will dazzle West Michigan with a culinary experience like no other! 🍽️✨ This prestigious event, supporting the American Cancer Society, showcases the incredible talents of our local chefs and the finest beverage vendors in the area. A special shoutout to our incredible committee for making this SOLD-OUT EVENT happen, led by Event Chair Michael Debri and Culinary Chair Chef Shawn Kohlhaas, who recently gave a sneak peek on FOX 17 : WXMI TV about the culinary delights to come! 👨🍳 https://lnkd.in/ejRyZudH Allyn Lebster Annette Repasch Carter Pavey IV Jo-Anne Perkins John Byl Karen Oliver-Behee Ken Jansen Lindsey Balcazar Matthew Cobb Tony J. Beachler Debbie Verbrugge Olivia Urbanski DiAnna Stephens MaryJo Domanski Patrick Scheffers Abby Duffy, CTP Laura Vander Vennen, PMP Betsy Jones Elizabeth Roersma Cindy Kovacik Caralee Waswick Jenni Beamer

Today showed me what a privilege it is to work for the American Cancer Society - Michigan by heading to one of our Hope Lodges while in Atlanta and serve the patients and their caregivers dinner. We also got watch multiple people graduate from their cancer program and Ring the Bell! Hope Lodges are all across the country helping families stay close to their doctors and treatments, and it is completely free for them. I cried but also laughed too. The stories shared, the memories we made being here will forever impact my life. It is because of our communities, our partners, our sponsors, and most importantly our volunteers that we can continue with our vision of Ending Cancer for everyone, as we know it. #HopeLodge #cancerresearch