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January 12, 2026
South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. – January 12, 2026 – Today, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster released his 2026 budget, which included $350 million for a new facility at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. In response, Beth Johnson, regional government relations director with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), released

October 7, 2025
South Carolina

Columbia, S.C. – Join the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) as we celebrate and remember those who’ve faced breast and cervical cancer at the annual Ann Riley Pink Tea on Thursday, October 9 at 10 a.m. The annual event, named for former First Lady Ann

May 6, 2025
South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. – May 6, 2025 – The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services held a public hearing today regarding plans to submit a waiver request to establish Palmetto Pathways, a program that would set strict eligibility requirements for Medicaid recipients who are parents. In response,

February 24, 2025
South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Around 100 cancer survivors, patients, caregivers and advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) from all over South Carolina will be at the Statehouse on Wednesday, February 26, for the annual “Suits and Sneakers” Cancer Action Day from 8 a.m. to 12

South Carolina Events

March 4, 2026EST
Columbia, SC

In South Carolina, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network is advocating to improve access to quality care, increasing funding for cancer prevetion and early detection, and reducing the toll of tobacco. Please register to join us at the State Capitol in Columbia on Wednesday, March 4th for our annual...

State Contacts

Beth Johnson
South Carolina Government Relations Director
Stacy Jacobson
Sr. Regional Media Advocacy Manager
Jon Charest
Senior Grassroots Manager

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