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All it takes to make a difference is just one person willing to share  their voice and be heard.  That is what ACS CAN South Carolina  advocates do...collectively share our voices to be heard in the fight  against cancer.  We ARE making an impact in this fight! We welcome you to join us as together we continue to rally and continue to win support  for cancer policy issues that directly impact the lives of South Carolinians. We can and we will make a difference!

 

 

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Protect and Improve Access to Quality, Affordable Healthcare

Ask the Presidential candidates to tell us how they will ensure people with serious illnesses like cancer have access to quality, affordable healthcare.

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True Cost of Tobacco SC

Increasing the tobacco tax will: improve public health, decrease the cost of health care, and generate revenue for critical unmet needs in our state.  Let’s reduce the toll of tobacco on our families by increasing the cigarette tax by $1.50 per pack. 

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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Champions Legislation To Protect Children From Skin Cancer

January 14, 2020
South Carolina

COLUMBIA, SC – January 14, 2020 – As lawmakers dive into the new year, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is pursuing legislation that will ease the burden of cancer in South Carolina. The latest edition of the ACS CAN’s How Do You Measure Up? report

New Report: South Carolina is Failing to Invest in Programs to Protect Kids from Tobacco Products Including E-cigarettes

December 23, 2019
South Carolina

WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 19, 2019 – A report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids and other public health groups shows that, amidst a youth tobacco use epidemic that is being driven by e-cigarettes, South Carolina is

South Carolina Cancer Community Comes Together at the Governor’s Mansion Complex

October 25, 2019
South Carolina

COLUMBIA, SC – October 25, 2019 – Raising awareness on breast and cervical cancer, over 80 cancer survivors and caregivers gathered with former and current lawmakers for afternoon tea at the The Lace House yesterday. In view of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action

The Ann Tunky Riley Pink Tea

October 23, 2019
South Carolina

Join the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) as it celebrates and remembers breast and cervical cancer survivors and caregivers on Thursday, October 24 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at The Ann Tunky Riley Pink Tea.

South Carolina Events

February 5, 2020
Columbia, SC

2020 Day at the State House & Suits and Sneakers

Our 2020 Day at the State House will be here soon! The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network wants you to join us for our 2020 Day at the State House & Suits and Sneakers! We have a big agenda this year and we need your help! Day at the...

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State Contacts

Beth Johnson
South Carolina Government Relations Director
[email protected]
843.858.2310
Carrie Morphis
South Carolina Grassroots Manager
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Taylor Hall
Media Advocacy Manager
[email protected]
305.742.6458

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Do you have a personal story about how cancer has impacted you or someone you love? Real stories are how ACS CAN ensures that no one becomes a statistic.

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