Singleton earns award for cancer efforts

State Sen. Troy Singleton received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award, the most prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of his significant contribution in the fight against cancer.

ACS CAN, the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, presents the annual award to select lawmakers who demonstrate outstanding leadership in the area of cancer-related public policy advocacy.

“Senator Troy Singleton has repeatedly distinguished himself as a leader and true advocate on cancer advocacy issues,” said Lisa Lacasse, president of ACS CAN. “As someone who has lost a loved one to cancer, Sen. Singleton understands on a deeply personal level the struggles faced by cancer patients and their loved ones, and that is reflected in his incredible track record of cancer advocacy.”

Over the course of his legislative career, Singleton has become a trusted champion in the fight against cancer, with efforts spanning the full continuum of care, from prevention and early detection to affordability and access to treatment. The legislator’s dedication is also personal, shaped by the loss of his father to pancreatic cancer in 2015.

Singleton’s advocacy is also rooted in community, from supporting Relay for Life in his hometown of Cinnaminson to partnering with the Jadon Strong Foundation and building close relationships with ACS CAN volunteers like cancer survivor Nick Pifani, a neighbor who stood alongside him in advancing biomarker testing legislation.

“As an advocate for cancer patients and survivors in New Jersey, I’ve seen first hand Sen. Singleton’s unwavering leadership in advancing policies that save lives and bring hope to families touched by cancer,” said Quinton Law, government relations director of ACS CAN.

“His commitment, rooted in both personal experience and deep public service, has made a lasting impact on patients, survivors and caregivers across our state.”