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

[VeganBikeChick]

Because of the whole SGK debacle, I've finally made a donation to PP. I wish the debacle hadn't been the fueling reason, but I'm glad my dollars went to a worthy cause and I'll continue to support PP.

[OakLeaf]

I lost respect for the organization ages ago due to their overly aggressive and litigious stance concerning their numerous "for the cure" and "pink" trademarks. Komen can stick it.

Not to get too far afield ... but I lost respect for them ages ago because of their complete rejection of breast cancer prevention, their cozy ties with industries that cause and profit from breast cancer, and their est-like emphasis on "awareness."

If there's any silver lining in this, it's that Komen is no longer untouchable. Used to be if you questioned pinkwashing in the slightest, people looked at you like you were in favor of breast cancer. Komen's latest moves may change all that.

[Reesha]

+100!!

Another reason why I chose the American Lung Association for my summer charity ride-- they focus on the prevention of lung diseases and spend a serious portion of their money trying to do just that... fighting for clean air legislation, smoking bans, and public health measures.

It's shameful how much collusion is in the medical industry/doctors/researchers/charities.

[maillotpois]

Trek - thanks for reminding us (a couple of times now) about the Breat Cancer Fund. They are a great organization. Remember the push for BPA free bottles? You can thank their research for that.

I want to do one of their hikes one of these days.

[SadieKate]

Wonder what would happen if more men knew that PP provides men's health services.

[Trek420]

Trek - thanks for reminding us (a couple of times now) about the Breat Cancer Fund. They are a great organization. Remember the push for BPA free bottles? You can thank their research for that.

I want to do one of their hikes one of these days.

I did their Bike Against the Odds ride. Well run, scenic, started right out of downtown Oakland, GREAT food yet surprisingly few riders. That could be why they don't have the event anymore.

I imagine their hikes are great. I like their attitude of going after the causes of cancer wherever they are and they seem to do a lot with a little.

[maillotpois]

ETA: Oh too funny, one of it's Corporate Partners is ... Specialized Bicycle Components.

too funny!!!

[Owlie]

Wow! That's a long list!

Komen runs quite an operation.

ETA: Oh too funny, one of it's Corporate Partners is ... Specialized Bicycle Components.

Now I feel dirty.

[Reesha]

I imagine the best reaction (that I've heard of so far) is to simply donate directly to breast cancer research groups or Planned Parenthood... as it removes the heavy administrative costs that come out of the Komen donation before the money is distributed.