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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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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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2019 SC State Legislative Session Summary

May 15, 2019
South Carolina

Victory in the fight against cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of South Carolinians touched by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease.

Sneakers Cover State House Front Steps to Urge Legislators to Keep South Carolina Teens Healthy

February 5, 2019
South Carolina

Today, the front steps of the South Carolina State House were covered in sneakers to remind lawmakers to protect teen health by raising the cigarette tax by $1.50 and prohibiting teens under 18 from using indoor tanning devices.

South Carolina Cancer Survivors Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling for Strong Tobacco Control Legislation

November 15, 2018
South Carolina

Cancer patients and survivors marked the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) 43 rd annual Great American Smokeout today by calling on state lawmakers to protect the health of South Carolina residents by passing strong tobacco control legislation.

South Carolina Falling Short on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

August 9, 2018
South Carolina

South Carolina is falling short when it comes to implementing policies and passing legislation to prevent and reduce suffering and death from cancer.

South Carolina Events

August 13, 2019
Columbia, SC

How Does SC Measure Up? - Health Policy Forum

Where does our state stand on critical issues affecting cancer patients and survivors? Laws passed at the state and local level help to improve the lives of patients and survivors. Join us to learn more about the work of ACS CAN, and the critical role advocates play in the fight against cancer.

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State Contacts

Beth Johnson
South Carolina Government Relations Director
[email protected]
843-858-2310
Denise Billings
Senior Specialist, Media Advocacy
[email protected]
615.483.0201
Carrie Morphis
South Carolina Grassroots Manager
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