Volunteering with the ACS CAN

Based in Los Angeles, California, Parvin Atabay is CEO of Arti Enterprises, a medical management company that oversees surgery centers. In her free time, Parvin Atabay enjoys donating time and money to the American Cancer Society and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The American Cancer Society operates based on a mission to free the world from cancer. To achieve this goal, the nonprofit funds and conducts research, provides support to patients, and increases awareness about preventive measures. The organization relies heavily on generous support from volunteers.

There are many ways to lend your time to the American Cancer Society. One option is to volunteer with the Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), which is ideal for those with a passion for politics. ACS CAN volunteers work to ensure that leaders are taking productive steps toward eliminating cancer. These volunteers meet with legislators, make phone calls, and plan events. So far, ACS CAN has been instrumental in helping 35 states go smoke-free, as well as increasing funding for cancer research at the National Institutes of Health.

For more information about volunteering with ACS CAN or other opportunities, visit https://www.cancer.org/involved/volunteer/virtual.html.