American Lung Association in South Carolina

08/15/2026

Back-to-school season is the perfect time to think about your child's lung health. From dust and mold to fragrances, cleaning products and the potential pressure to v**e or use to***co, there are many factors that can affect young lungs. Learn how to create healthier spaces for your child at school and at home: https://bit.ly/4xFEHHf

08/13/2026

Applications are now open for our 2027–2028 Research Awards & Grants cycle! Learn more: Lung.org/awards

Applications are now open for the American Lung Association's 2027–2028 Research Awards & Grants cycle.

As the research funding landscape continues to evolve, the American Lung Association remains committed to investing in innovative science that advances the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of lung disease. We invite researchers across disciplines and career stages to explore our funding opportunities and apply.

Learn more: Lung.org/awards

07/23/2026

Thank you to Synovus and Joe Bass for packing an incredible 600 backpacks with school supplies! These backpacks will be distributed with v**e-free materials at Backpacks for Bright Futures on Saturday, July 25 for students across Charleston. We are so grateful to our partners for making this dream a reality and supporting students as they return to school! 🎒

07/21/2026

07/15/2026

We loved joining Lowcountry Live this morning alongside NaToya from Walmart Greater Charleston to share our excitement for Backpacks for Bright Futures on July 25!

Join us at James Simons Montessori School from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for free backpacks filled with school supplies and v**e-free educational materials. Students of all grade levels from any school are welcome to attend and receive a backpack while connecting with our Community Resource Partners, including Walmart, Synovus Bank, MUSC, Lowcountry Food Bank, CARTA, and the Charleston County Public Library.

Backpacks for Bright Futures is a free community event hosted by the American Lung Association that helps students start the school year healthy, prepared, and

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.