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

[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.

[maillotpois]

I wonder if they'll regret the decision - or whether they're motivated too much by politics for it to make a difference.

Komen also has been quite a bully in the past (a la Specialized) to charities using the color pink or the words "for the cure". Not a fan of their tactics, and this decision has pushed my group of girlfriends to the Avon walk in NYC this fall instead of the Komen 3 day in Philly.

[Pax]

I wonder if they'll regret the decision - or whether they're motivated too much by politics for it to make a difference.

Komen also has been quite a bully in the past (a la Specialized) to charities using the color pink or the words "for the cure". Not a fan of their tactics, and this decision has pushed my group of girlfriends to the Avon walk in NYC this fall instead of the Komen 3 day in Philly.

The phrase "too big for their britches" comes to mind. When they started worrying more about protecting "their brand" than protecting the health of women is when their ship steered off course. I'll bet this debacle brought their relevance to a close much more quickly than they ever anticipated.

[SadieKate]

I just sent this message to Tubbs Snowshoes:

I just thought I'd drop you a line to tell you that I did not participate in your Mt Bachelor snowshoe race specifically because it benefited the Susan G Komen Foundation. They have long supported a bullying tactic that is highly objectionable. Their recent decision to drop their funding of breast cancer screenings at Planned Parenthood is despicable, politicizing women's health, and just confirmed my decision to not participate in the Romp to Stomp. I also will not buy Tubbs products while they continue to support the SGK Foundation.

[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?

[shootingstar]

I don't know Oak about Planned Parenthood. But my immediate thought would be for a (young) woman to get info. if she didn't want to use her family physician. Of course any adult can get that info from their doctor (I did) but using Planned Parenthood might be more quicker and accessible if it's not urgent and ...just info. not a diagnosis/examination.

I don't know the girls under the legal age how it works for physician care if she wanted to maintain her privacy...from her parents.

But for certain, here in Canada we wouldn't think of Planned Parenthood for breast screening.

[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.