The American Cancer Society's Speak Out! youth initiative is a unique program that involves young people as advocates in the fight against cancer.

The young people who participate in Speak Out! drive what happens in their schools and communities, including:

• Recruiting members for the Youth Advocacy Network. Members learn about cancer-related issues and share ways to address cancer their communities.
• Learning about Camp Speak Out! -- an annual advocacy-skills training for youth.
• Working with schools and youth groups to include Speak Out! in their tobacco prevention, cessation and control programs.

Call your local American Cancer Society office or dial us toll-free at 1-800-ACS-2345, to find out more about our long-term youth initiative against cancer, Speak Out!