CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The American Cancer Society is preparing to launch a new research study, and is looking for help from Lowcountry residents.

Men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 who have never been diagnosed with cancer are asked to enroll in the American Cancer Society's Cancer Prevention Study-3. The study will be used to help researchers understand lifestyle, environmental and genetic factors that cause or prevent cancer.

The ACS is looking for 800 residents in Charleston to take place in the study. The public can enroll online at cps3charleston.org for one of the following dates and locations:

The website SweetAngelGifts.com is holding a weeklong charity event by donating 100% of its proceeds to multiple charities from Oct. 10 through Oct. 16.

Customers will receive a 10% discount on items purchased on the site and be able to choose what charity they want the proceeds to be donated to.

Charitable organizations include The Michael J. Fox Foundation, Debi's Kids, The Ryan White Program through Roper St. Francis, The American Cancer Society, and a few others.

"To be a hand of service you must first commit to the needs of others," James Mangini, Sweet Angel President said.  

Customers can purchases items like chocolate gift baskets, exclusive fragrances, precision engraved chocolate, and unique corporate gifts.

Residents in the Sea Island area will have the opportunity to learn CPR next Thursday evening. 

The Sea Island Chamber of Commerce will host a course on adult, child and infant CPR. First aid and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training will also be included in the lesson. 

The course will be taught by Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technicians and participants will be certified by the American Heart Association for two years. 

The lesson will cost $35 for Chamber members and $40 for non-members. 

Visit www.charlestoncpr.com to register and www.seaislandschamber.org for more information.

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