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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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Countdown to Take Down Tobacco Day: Making Your Concerns on Big Tobacco Heard

Leading up to Campaign for Tobacco-free Kids: Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action on April 1, we’re asking parents and pediatricians, children and cancer survivors, teens, teachers and more to make their voice heard and share how the youth tobacco epidemic is impacting their own lives, that

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ACS CAN South Carolina Cancer Action Day: Suits and Sneakers 2021

This year, nearly 32,000 South Carolinians will hear the words “you have cancer” – 32,000 friends, neighbors, co-workers, and loved ones.

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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 Urges Lawmakers to Increase Funding to State’s Colorectal Cancer Screening Program

June 16, 2021
South Carolina

COLUMBIA, SC – June 16, 2021 – Even as recent as the last few months, as the overall spread of the virus has begun to decline due to vaccinations, roughly in 1 in 6 (16% patients) report a delay or interruption in their cancer screening schedule – according

Patients, Health Professionals and Public Health Groups Warn Against Tobacco Preemption Bills

April 6, 2021
South Carolina

COLUMBIA, SC – April 6, 2021– Today, over 11 national and local public health groups issued a letter to members of the South Carolina General Assembly, urging them to oppose bills H. 3681 and S. 498. The recently introduced legislation would prevent local communities from passing laws that protect

House Advances Bill That Would Worsen Today’s Youth Tobacco Epidemic

March 10, 2021
South Carolina

COLUMBIA, SC – March 10, 2021– The below is a statement on behalf of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and can be attributed to Beth Johnson, ACS CAN Government Relations Director for South Carolina. “The House Judiciary General Laws Subcommittee sent a clear message to

Governor Mansion Goes Blue in Honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March 3, 2021
South Carolina

COLUMBIA, SC – March 3, 2021 – Beginning today through March 12, the South Carolina Governor’s Mansion will be lit blue for the first time in honor of colorectal cancer awareness month. In partnership with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and Colorectal Cancer Prevention Network

State Contacts

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

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