SC Campaign Annual Report 2012-2013 December 2013

I t is truly an honor to serve the SC Campaign as Chairman of the Board, especially as we are approaching our 20th Anniversary year. Since the SC Campaign was established, our state has made tremendous progress in reducing teen birth rates. In fact, the teen birth rate has declined by nearly 50% over the last 20 years. This is definitely an Melisa Holmes accomplishment worth celebrating, but we must not become complacent. Despite progress, South Carolina still ranks 11th highest in the nation for teen births. As we look to the next 20 years, I am confident the SC Campaign will continue to lead the way toward even greater improvement. As a parent and physician focused on women’s health, I am proud to be part of an organization dedicated to improving the health and economic well-being of individuals, communities, and the state of South Carolina by preventing teen pregnancy. Over the past two decades, the SC Campaign has been recognized as a trusted, statewide resource and has emerged as a national leader in the field of teen pregnancy prevention. This recognition is the result of ongoing partnerships with and support from experts, direct service providers, donors, and advocates throughout our state and nation. As we celebrate our accomplishments and look to the future, I would like to thank all of you who have supported us over the years through financial gifts, expertise, advocacy, and enthusiastic support. I encourage you to remain a part of the SC Campaign family in the years to come, especially in 2014 as we celebrate 20 years. I would love to see each of you at the 20th Anniversary Celebration on May 7 in Columbia where we will honor our past, celebrate our accomplishments, and welcome the exciting things to come. Board of Directors Suzan D. Boyd Emeritus Member Kevin Butler Treasurer Lica Colwell Sam Cook Debbie Durban Don Flowers Emeritus Member Annie Geddings J.R. Green Melisa Holmes Chair Norma Lozano-Jackson Sue Rex Vice-Chair Luanne Runge Martha Scott Smith Grant Warren Annual Report 5

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