Tell the board of Susan G. Komen: Don't throw Planned Parenthood under the bus!

[Biciclista]

I'm so angry about this I don't know what to do with myself. Komen is the fund I have named in my will, they are the ones I donate to every year, I support others who do their runs/walks/races. No more.

I called my lawyer to have that section removed from my will, they will never see another dime from me. Politicizing women's health is reprehensible.

wow, that's huge. I agree with Blueberry. They should know what they are losing.

I don't think they realized how bad a move this was. (I think they will soon though)

[SadieKate]

That's tremendous, Pax. Good for you.

[Pax]

It's not like my estate will be all that valuable, but it was earmarked for them. I contacted Komen this afternoon and let them know, no reply. I imagine they're being deluged today though.

[Kathi]

Anyone who donated money in the past year should ask for their money back. SGK changed what they are representing and it's not what you signed up for. They may not refund it but it's sending a message.

I almost donated for a friend who was doing the walk and for some reason changed my mind. So glad I did. I'm sending a donation to Planned Parenthood instead.

[OakLeaf]

I think they're getting the message.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/nation...xiQ_story.html

[Melalvai]

I think they're getting the message.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/nation...xiQ_story.html

That made me laugh! Also it hadn't occurred to me to donate to PP in protest against Komen...now I will! That's amazing that in a couple days donors came up with nearly the same amount that Komen would have given PP. I sort of think PP came out ahead on this one, between donations & publicity.

[Biciclista]

That made me laugh! Also it hadn't occurred to me to donate to PP in protest against Komen...now I will! That's amazing that in a couple days donors came up with nearly the same amount that Komen would have given PP. I sort of think PP came out ahead on this one, between donations & publicity.

I think you're right.

[shootingstar]

Planned Parenthood in Canada does not provide breast screening services for cancer, etc.

Instead a Canadian resident with her public health care insurance card, can have free mammogram ..every few years at the hospital, etc. Frequency depends on her age, health situation. This is regardless of the woman's income level.

In fact some of the Canadian provincial health government authorities issue a massive public campaign through mail-in notices, etc. to remind women to get breast screening, etc.

[Selkie]

Done!

[OakLeaf]

Shootingstar, that makes me curious.

Does Canada's health system not cover family planning services? Or why would there be a need for Planned Parenthood to do one and not the other?

[Koronin]

petition signed

[carolp]

Even though they backed off, they have shown their true colors and I will never give them another sent. I made a donation to Planned Parenthood, and there are other breast cancer organizations to support who are not guided by politics. You can also give money directly to medical centers' breast health department. UCSF has an amazing team doing great research and care in breast cancer. So does MD Anderson. There, the money isn't going to advertising or to politics.

[Trek420]

Last night I ordered new Roadid. When you order Roadid generously make a charitable donation to your choice of one of several charities. One of the options is Susan B Komen so I picked another one.

In the comments section I thanked them for their charity drive and for supporting the fight against cancers but asked them to please consider another of the many breast cancer charities out there. I should have added a link to this thread "see how many women cyclists, runners, athletes who may agree "

[Norse]

Karen Handel resigned. She should have been ousted. http://www.startribune.com/nation/138851499.html.