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, emphasizing the need for closer access to expert care for families in South Carolina. The resolution references a report from the South Carolina Childhood Cancer Taskforce, which indicates a concerning increase in childhood cancer incidence, particularly leukemia and lymphoma, and underscores the importance of collaboration among various stakeholders, including medical schools, hospitals, and health organizations in the state.

The resolution calls upon St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the South Carolina Childhood Cancer Task Force, and other relevant stakeholders to work together to create this affiliate program, which would leverage existing resources and expertise in the state to improve outcomes for children diagnosed with cancer and other serious illnesses. By establishing this program, the resolution aims to provide families with access to world-class care and treatment closer to home, ultimately enhancing the quality of care for affected children in South Carolina.