The South Carolina Senate has introduced a resolution (S. 310) encouraging the establishment of a St. Jude Affiliate Program in the state. This initiative aims to collaborate with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the South Carolina Childhood Cancer Task Force, medical schools, and other stakeholders to enhance the treatment and care of childhood cancers and other life-threatening diseases. The resolution highlights the importance of providing expert care closer to home for families, allowing them to participate in clinical trials and receive necessary follow-up care.

The resolution also references a report from the South Carolina Childhood Cancer Task Force, which indicates a concerning increase in childhood cancer incidence, particularly leukemia and lymphoma. By forming a partnership with St. Jude, the state can leverage its existing healthcare resources and task forces to improve outcomes for children diagnosed with cancer. The resolution concludes by directing that copies be presented to key figures in the medical and healthcare community to foster support for this initiative.