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SC Aquarium Offering Free Admission For Health Care Workers

In order to honor health care workers that have fought throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the South Carolina Aquarium has begun a “Healthcare Heroes Month”. Employees of Roper St. Francis, Trident Medical Center, East Cooper Medical Center, and MUSC will receive free admission from Aug. 17 – Sept. 13. 

As a means of reserving your ticket, healthcare workers can call (843) 557-3474. Upon the arrival of your designated entry time, proof of employment must be provided at the admissions gate. Friends and family of healthcare workers do not apply for free entry. Those who do not can reserve a ticket here.

While SC continues to fight against Coronavirus, the South Carolina Aquarium will be working at limited capacity. Tickets must be purchased online (or via phone). Face masks are also required for all those entering the building ages 3 and up. Safety is a top priority at the Aquarium, as the staff wants to offer assurance to all guests. Hand sanitizing stations are available throughout the building, and elevator access is limited to one family at a time. For more specific guidelines, please visit the SC website.

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South Carolina Aquarium Enhancing Early Learning Program Through PNC Funding

Featured Image Credit: Modern Charleston

South Carolina’s Aquarium, based in Charleston, South Carolina, announced a project with the PNC Foundation to fund a new play area and educational program. Since 2013, the PNC Foundation has donated $225,000 to help enhance children’s learning. The grant was donated to give children the opportunity to learn about the ocean in a fun and educational way! PNC partners with a number of nonprofits to help the communities in which they serve.

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A portion of the money donated will go to the Kids Coast play area. Kids Coast will now have a ‘soft play-area’ for children to learn and play in a safe space. It will include soft creatures for the kids to climb on with learning experiences such as monthly reading series, provided by PNC volunteers. The aquarium is excited to reach kids from a younger age and educate them about marine life.

PNC Bank has 2 offices in the Charleston region, including one downtown and one in Mount Pleasant. The PNC Foundation receives funding from PNC Financial Services Group. Last year the foundation reported $72 million in grants given. This group is based in Pittsburgh but, reaches 19 states, mostly along the eastern side of the United States.

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