Our Chapter

Chapter Highlights

The GenNow Network CLT chapter brings together young professionals from the community to support the American Cancer Society. Since 2022 we have continued to see growth in our impact and look forward to what is ahead for us.

We are proud of the efforts of our new chapter, and were pleased with the results of the inaugural SMASH Cancer: Pickleball Editon tournament presented by OrthoCarolina. We were successful in raising funds, meeting like-minded individuals and amplifying the impact we can make together in Greater Charlotte.

Chapter President

Joshua Wilson

Chapter President

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In 2018, a friend asked me, “Don’t you want to see a world without cancer?” My reply was instant: “Yes.” He then followed up with a challenge to join the American Cancer Society young professional Board, GenNow Network.

But my “Yes” to join centered on my family’s battles with cancer.

My “Yes” centered on friends who are too young to have experienced cancer.

My “Yes” centered on how I could do my part to see a world without cancer.

Today, I have the opportunity to lead the American Cancer Society, GenNow Network – Charlotte Chapter. This group of inspiring professional volunteer their time to make a big impact in our Charlotte community.

As President, I have had the opportunity to hear the unique perspectives of each of our members. Their stories of resilience motivates me to see our chapter succeed in 2026 and beyond.

Mission

ACS GenNow Network chapters implement mission-centric opportunities for members and supporters to further ACS initiatives.

The American Cancer Society is the leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Together are improving the lives of people with cancer and their families as the only organization combating cancer through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.

ACS GenNow Network educates members on the mission and vision of the American Cancer Society and integrates these into chapter activities. Chapters are encouraged to provide opportunities to support ACS patient support programs and services and fundraising activities.

Mentorship

ACS GenNow Network members are offered opportunities for professional development and networking with other members and chapters.

We value the opportunity to leverage the strength of our GenNow Network along with our strength as the American Cancer Society in order to help provide members opportunities for professional development through mentorship from other members and/or ACS contacts.

By creating opportunities for members to expand their personal and professional networks within the community, we allow for involvement within the chapter to benefit our members in a variety of ways.

Impact

ACS GenNow Network chapters host unique, memorable events to engage communities in raising funds to help end cancer as we know it, for everyone.

The impact component of our GenNow Network chapters is essential to helping support the life-saving mission of the American Cancer Society. From rooftop cocktail parties to poolside social events, our young professionals host trendy and impactful events to raise funds for the American Cancer Society’s vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.

Charlotte’s GenNow Network chapter will be hosting its inaugural SMASH Cancer: Pickleball Edition on June 21st at Clanton Park, Charlotte. Join us for fun, fundraising and making an impact on behalf of cancer patients and their families.

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