The bill H. 4038 is a resolution introduced in the South Carolina House of Representatives to honor cancer patients, survivors, and their families, while also remembering those who have lost their lives to cancer. It recognizes February 26, 2025, as "Suits and Sneakers Day" in South Carolina. This initiative is part of a collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, which aims to raise cancer awareness and promote healthy living through various advocacy programs and fundraising activities. The resolution highlights the significant impact of cancer on the state, with an estimated 35,000 South Carolinians expected to be diagnosed in 2025, and emphasizes the importance of supporting policies that address cancer prevention, detection, and treatment.
The resolution calls for the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives to honor the contributions of cancer survivors, caregivers, and advocates, and to support efforts that aim to reduce the cancer burden in the state. It also includes a provision for a copy of the resolution to be presented to the Governor and all members of the House.