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Fighting Cancer On Two Wheels
Sarah Connor and her two-wheeler bicycle are on a mission. The eight year old from Long Island, NY recently kicked off her training wheels and began pedaling to fight cancer. Her goal: to ride 50 miles and raise $500 for the American Cancer Society by January 1. gift. More

Hot Gift Picks From The Hope Shop
No matter who's on your list, we have the perfect gift. Show you care and support the fight against cancer. Visit The Hope Shop today.

Hope Lodge - An Oasis in the Heart of New York City
Margaret Acevedo returned to New York last summer to tie up some loose ends, and planned on staying only a short time. But then she heard the words that would change her life. More

Navigating Towards Cancer Survival in The Bronx
When doctors tell patients at Jacobi Hospital that they have cancer, American Cancer Society volunteer Sandra Parades is often right by their side. More

An Interview With Dr. Arnold Baskies
Dr. Arnold Baskies, Chief Medical Officer for the Eastern Division, recently sat down with Eastern Progress for an exclusive interview. Find out about his passions, his goals for the future, and what he feels are the greatest advancements in cancer care here.

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The Winner of the Great American Smokeout Video Contest Is...
We're pleased to announce that our Quit.Win.Live video contest, in which we gave away an iPhone and other great prizes, received more than two dozen entries. You can view the winning videos here.

NJ Volunteer Wins National Award for Contributions to Fight Against Cancer
The president of the American Cancer Society’s Eastern Division President, Marguerite K. Schlag, RN, Ed.D., was one of six volunteers to receive the National Volunteer Leadership Award. More

Give Meaningful Holiday Cards This Year
Spread joy and peace this season with our holiday collection of cards and letters--two meaningful ways to fight cancer and remember family and friends. Order your holiday cards here.

Giving Central
find information about becoming an American Cancer Society donor, meet current donors, and learn about other useful information when making a charitable gift to the American Cancer Society of New York and New Jersey. Visit Giving Central today.

New Drug Options For Late Stage Breast Cancer
There's good news for advanced breast cancer patients who haven't responded to current chemotherapy drugs. Find out more.

Joel Siegel's Reflections on Fighting Cancer
For millions of Americans, Joel Siegel was a familiar face on Good Morning America. In the weeks before his death, he sought to help others facing the disease by sharing some of his hard-won wisdom in this essay.

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