The bill, S. 310, is a Senate resolution that encourages the establishment and operation of a St. Jude Affiliate Program in South Carolina. It highlights the significant contributions of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in treating childhood cancers and other life-threatening diseases since its inception in 1962. The resolution notes the need for improved childhood cancer care in South Carolina, as identified in a recent report by the South Carolina Childhood Cancer Taskforce, which pointed out increasing incidences of childhood cancer, particularly leukemia and lymphoma.

The resolution calls upon various stakeholders, including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the South Carolina Childhood Cancer Task Force, medical schools, and hospitals, to collaborate in creating this affiliate program. This partnership aims to leverage existing resources and expertise within the state to provide better access to care and treatment for children diagnosed with cancer and other serious illnesses, ultimately enhancing the quality of healthcare available to families in South Carolina.