Events

The Power to Prevent: Health, Environment & Hope

As concern grows over the health impacts of environmental toxins, local and state leaders will gather for The Power to Prevent: Health, Environment & Hope - a FREE community forum exploring how prevention-based policies can protect South Carolinians and our environment from harmful pesticides and toxic chemicals linked to diseases such as Parkinson's.

The event will highlight how Lowcountry leadership is shaping statewide efforts to strengthen environmental safeguards, advance brain health, and build healthier communities across South Carolina.

Special Guest: Rep. Bill Herbkersman (SC House, District 118) Chair, House Labor, Commerce & Industry Committee; leading efforts on pesticide-safeguard reform to protect public health, local economies, and the environment.

Program:
• 6:00 PM Dr. Dorsey: Practical steps to protect loved ones from Parkinson's & environmental toxins & Community Q&A
• 7:00 PM Fireside Panel Discussion & Community Q&A
Panelists: Dr. Ray Dorsey; Rep. Bill Herbkersman; Patsy Brison (Town of HHI Council); Emily Burden (Town of Bluffton Council)
Moderator: Kim Konte, Founder, Non-Toxic Neighborhoods