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why isn't there a criticism section?

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even the article on mother theresa has criticism. is the acs holier than her? what gives? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 97.94.139.195 (talk) 18:20, 1 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

The ACS was criticized for accepting money from Coca-cola.[1]

HLHJ (talk) 03:31, 23 March 2018 (UTC)[reply]

And again:
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/05/health/american-cancer-society-brawley-resigns.html
Cancer Society Executive Resigns Amid Upset Over Corporate Partnerships
By Sheila Kaplan
New York Times
Nov. 5, 2018
The official, Dr. Otis W. Brawley, an executive vice president and chief medical officer, resigned his post late last week after 11 years at the society. His departure was largely attributed to his dismay over some commercial partnerships, including with Herbalife International, the controversial supplements company, people close to him said.
--Nbauman (talk) 00:54, 11 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Request edit on 8 December 2022

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  • What I think should be changed: American Cancer Society Short Description and Focus content should be changed.

Short Description should be changed from "The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer. Established in 1913, the society is organized into six geographical regions of both medical and lay volunteers operating in more than 250 Regional offices throughout the United States." to "The American Cancer Society is a leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. For more than 100 years, we have been improving the lives of people with cancer and their families as the only organization combating cancer through advocacy, research, and patient support. We are committed to ensuring everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer." Focus should be changed from "Cancer Prevention" to "The mission of the American Cancer Society is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer."

  • Why it should be changed: The American Cancer Society updated its vision and mission statement in September 2022 and people should be correctly informed of the organizations goals and purpose.
  • References supporting the possible change (format using the "cite" button):

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adforum. 2 November 2022 [title=American Cancer Society Partners with Havas New York to Evolve the Iconic Brand title=American Cancer Society Partners with Havas New York to Evolve the Iconic Brand]. Retrieved 09 December 2022. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help); Check date values in: |access-date= (help); Missing or empty |title= (help); Missing pipe in: |url= (help) Luchter, Les (03 November 2022). "American Cancer Society Revamps Brand, Launches Impact Campaign". MediaPost. Retrieved 09 December 2022. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= and |date= (help) 108.195.146.142 (talk) 21:07, 9 December 2022 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done I would encourage you to read the following links: Wikipedia:Avoid mission statements and WP:NPOV. The proposed changes are vague and would add a self-promotional slant to the article. SpencerT•C 22:52, 7 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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