American Lung Association in South Carolina

06/22/2026

What is the youth va**ng epidemic?

We are so glad you asked! Let's chat va**ng and the dangerous impact it can have on the youth in your life.

Want to know how you can make a difference for local youth? Visit BackpacksForBrightFutures.org to learn how you can get involved with our upcoming Backpacks for Bright Futures initiative on July 25! (Spoiler alert: There's a lot of ways!)

06/04/2026

Our Lung Health Navigators provide free, one‑on‑one guidance from registered nurses, respiratory therapists, and certified to***co treatment specialists who understand lung health. Get personalized support and connect today. https://on.lung.org/422Xhwc

05/22/2026

We are still reminiscing about the 2026 Oxygen Ball! Thank you John Kurc for these amazing photos from this wonderful evening with our many supporters!

Photo collection by Weddings by John Kurc

05/15/2026

Asthma is the #1 cause of missed school days, making clean, healthy indoor air essential for student well-being and academic success.

This Asthma Awareness Month, we’re spotlighting the Clean Air School Challenge (CASC), a program helping schools take meaningful action to reduce asthma triggers and improve indoor air quality (IAQ).

Learn how schools can join the Clean Air School Challenge. Lung.org/CASC

05/07/2026

We are incredibly grateful for the tremendous support from our community in advancing our mission through the Oxygen Ball, which raised a record-breaking $475,000! Congratulations to our 2026 Lowcountry Dancing with the Stars Champion, Tara Wood! We extend our sincere thanks to all of our Celebrity Dancers—Brandy Blynn, Jay Claypoole, Scott Eisberg, and Amber Mufale; the professionals at International Ballroom; our outstanding Chair, Laura Patrick; and our dedicated Executive Leadership Committee. We also deeply appreciate the generosity of our sponsors, attendees, donors, in-kind supporters, and auction contributors who made this event such a success. Photo by the fabulous John Kurc.

05/01/2026

You may think you know everything you need to know about asthma…

But for millions of people living with it, asthma is a chronic condition that can impact sleep, work, school and everyday life, often in ways you can’t see.

This Asthma Awareness Month, let’s learn the facts, debunk misinformation and support better breathing for all. 💙

https://bit.ly/4cFhj59

04/29/2026

There is still time to vote for your favorite Celebrity Dancer and the Pros at International Ballroom Dance Studios!! Visit www.CharlestonOxygenBall.org to donate to support the Lung Association and vote for your favorite Star!

Which of our 2026 celebrity dancers is going to win the coveted mirror ball trophy? Get a sneak peek of their Untamed performances at tomorrow's PREVIEW PERFORMANCE & SOCIAL DANCE PARTY in the Charleston Studio starting at 8pm!

We'll find out our Champion this Friday at the American Lung Association's Oxygen Ball & "Lowcountry Dancing with the Stars" Gala at the Gaillard Center.

You can vote for your favorite dancer online at: www.charlestonoxygenball.org!

04/29/2026

Our Charleston Oxygen Ball silent auction is open online! Anyone can bid, so make sure you check out these must-see items before the event on Friday! From trips to local items, there’s something for everyone!

https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-0013c00001odTChAAM/events/vevt:9fcbec35-3238-482c-a6de-9b4789497933/auctions/silent-auction

04/22/2026

Today we release the American Lung Association’s 2026 “State of the Air” report, and the findings are clear: too many children - nearly half - are growing up breathing unhealthy air.

Despite decades of progress, 152 million people of all ages still live in areas with unhealthy levels of ozone or particle pollution. Recent EPA rollbacks will result in even more pollution in the air we breathe.

This Earth Day, join us in calling on EPA to protect the health of every child.

Read the full “State of the Air” report and see how your community scored: Lung.org/sota

04/19/2026

Join the American Lung Association on May 5 for the 2026 Clean Air School Symposium. This free virtual event will feature indoor air quality (IAQ) experts along with a panel of school staff discussing IAQ and energy efficiency. The Symposium is open to anyone interested in healthy school environments.

Register or learn more: http://action.lung.org/CleanAirSymposium