SC Campaign to Tour South Carolina as Part of Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month
May is nationally recognized as Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month. In South Carolina great progress has been made reducing rates of teen pregnancy, nearly 40% since 1990. Nonetheless, much work remains to be done. In an effort to inform South Carolina communities of the success that has been achieved and ensure that we all understand the importance of continuing to invest in the youth of South Carolina, the SC Campaign has organized its first ever Road Show during the month of May.
Staff of the SC Campaign will travel the state to celebrate the work and dedication of local providers doing great things throughout South Carolina. “Road Show 2008” will serve to raise awareness of teen pregnancy and successful teen pregnancy prevention efforts as Campaign staff meet with press outlets and key leaders to inform them of the issue and the consequences teen pregnancy has on South Carolina; meet with local teen pregnancy prevention providers to discuss solutions; and hold awareness events to inform community leaders and stakeholders about the impact of teen pregnancy on our state and individual communities.
During the Road Show, the SC Campaign will visit 21 counties and hold more than 37 events over a two-week time period (May 12-23). In addition, the Campaign is reaching out to community leaders. Seven Mayors have already agreed to sign Proclamations declaring May 2008 as Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month. More than 1,500 miles will be traveled and more than 1,500 people will be directly impacted in addition to the thousands of South Carolinians who will be reached through various media outlets. The following is a list of communities that the SC Campaign will visit during “Road Show 2008.”
Monday, May 12: Georgetown/Myrtle Beach/Pawley’s Island
Tuesday, May 13: Florence/Bennettsville/ Hartsville
Wednesday, May 14: Newberry/Rock Hill/Chester
Thursday, May 15: Gaffney/Spartanburg
Friday, May 16: Anderson/Greenville
Saturday, May 17: Aiken
Monday, May 19: Columbia/Lexington
Tuesday, May 20: Columbia/Lexington Wednesday, May 21: Orangeburg/Neeses
Thursday, May 22: Varnville/Beaufort
Friday, May 23: Summerville/Sullivan’s Island
For more information about “Road Show 2008,” contact Cayci S. Banks, Director of Communications, at 803-771-7700 or cbanks@teenpregnancysc.org.