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June 8, 2026
South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. – “Nearly 40,000 South Carolinians will be diagnosed with cancer this year. Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Against that backdrop, lawmakers should be doing everything they can to reduce tobacco use in our state to save lives. “Instead, during the

May 18, 2026
South Carolina

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Cancer survivors, researchers and advocates, including Dr. Ian Padykula of Johns Island, will travel to Capitol Hill on May 21 to deliver a message to Congress: America’s progress against cancer is working but continued investment is essential to save more lives. The advocates represent researchers developing

March 23, 2026
South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Senate is expected to vote on a bill that would make addictive and dangerous tobacco products more accessible and affordable, increasing the likelihood that more children will become the next generation addicted to tobacco. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) firmly

March 3, 2026
South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Around 50 cancer survivors, patients and advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will come from around the state for “Suits and Sneakers” Cancer Action Day at the State House on Wednesday, March 4. The event is an annual highlight as lawmakers

South Carolina Events

October 1, 2026EST
Columbia, SC

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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