Comprehensive Cancer Control: The C-Change Connection Dutchess County Comprehensive Cancer Control Initiative September 21, 2006

Originally founded in 1998 as the National Dialogue on Cancer. On March 3, 2004, the organization publicly launched itself as “C-Change.” Launching a focused strategic plan in 2006 History “This is a day of renewed hope for Americans everywhere in the fight against cancer.” President George H.W. Bush March 3, 2004 Media Launch

C-Change = Sea Change Sea Change –(archaic) a change brought about by the sea –(modern) a marked change, a transformation

Three Sectors C-Change is a 501(c)(3) organization of top leaders from cancer-concerned organizations that represent public, private and non-profit sectors – all committed to overcoming cancer.

Mission and Vision Vision A future where cancer is prevented, detected early and treated or managed successfully as a chronic illness. Mission To leverage the expertise and resources of our membership to eliminate cancer as a public health problem, at the earliest possible time.

Founding Principles C-Change: Exists to accelerate the discovery and implementation of comprehensive solutions to the urgent societal burden of cancer Brings collective expertise and resources to solve issues that its members can not solve alone through a community of leaders Strives to enhance the effectiveness of our member organizations Rooted in the non-partisan participation of leaders from all sectors

Leadership and Governance Chairpersons – President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush Vice Chair – Senator Dianne Feinstein Board Chair - LaSalle D. Leffall, Jr., MD, FACS Board of Directors – 15 members elected by the entire C-Change membership

Membership Members Representing 3 Sectors America’s Top Leaders and Decision-makers From across the spectrum of cancer – Research – Clinical Trials – Prevention – Early Detection – Access to Quality Care – Treatment – Palliative Care – Hospice Care

Action Driven Calls-to-Action –To members –To member constituents –To others  Comprehensive Cancer Coalitions

Turning Point Strategic Focus on Prevention & Early Detection Goal:Increase and sustain the national investment in and attention to cancer prevention and early detection through research, practice and policy development Priority

Increase and Sustain the Nation’s Investment and Attention toward Cancer Prevention and Early Detection PrivatePublicNot-for-Profit M E M B E R N E T W O R K S C-Change Model ResearchPolicyPractice Power of Collaborative Action STARTING POINT GOAL

Making the Business Case Increased and sustained national investment and attention toward cancer prevention and early detection through research, practice and policy development. Workforce Competency PREVENTION & EARLY DETECTION Tobacco Revenue for State Cancer & Tobacco Plans Prevention Research Access to Timely Care Strategic Focus & Initiatives Public Awareness

Ongoing Projects Patient Navigation Clinical Trials –Guidance –Network Pilot Cancer Surveillance Comprehensive Cancer Control

C-Change and CCC One of the National Partners who plan CCC Early major goal of all states have a cancer plan. Support CCC Leadership Institutes –Sponsor attendees –Provide module development and delivery support Planning assistance to states, tribes and territories Encourage members to stimulate local involvement See CCC coalitions as the ‘engine that can drive change’ (Jim Marks, RWJF)

Local Action: C-Change and The Next Generation of CCC NACCHO membership in C-Change Same products we send to states, tribes and territories Call to action for our members to get engaged locally Connections to members and their efforts/products Give us your ideas for other kinds of support consistent with our unique membership niche, our strategic initiatives, and our resources.

C-Change 1776 Eye Street, NW 9 th Floor Washington, DC Phone: (202) Contact Information

Postscript MY GRANDKIDS NEED YOUR HELP! Best wishes for success!

C-Change Collaborating to Conquer Cancer