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

[OakLeaf]

I just sent this message to Tubbs Snowshoes:...

Nicely done.

Komen's full sponsor list is here: http://ww5.komen.org/CorporatePartners.aspx

[NbyNW]

Nicely done.

Komen's full sponsor list is here: http://ww5.komen.org/CorporatePartners.aspx

What a fascinating list. It will be interesting to see what, if any, action these sponsors take in response to the uproar over this.

[szsz]

While I deeply appreciate and have benefitted from how well breast cancer is funded, it is difficult to support Komen and Pinktober. It is actually painful being confronted with all of the crap, Kentucky Fried Chicken? UGH especially knowing that their are other, better groups out there. Breast Cancer Action is excellent. As is Planned Parenthood, of course.

[jobob]

Nicely done.

Komen's full sponsor list is here: http://ww5.komen.org/CorporatePartners.aspx

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.

[goldfinch]

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.

[Trek420]

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.

OMG, I'm violating their copyright on pink

I'm a grandchild of a breast cancer survivor, my wife's a melanoma survivor, so's another aunt. I lost an aunt, grandfather, cousin and my dad to cancer.

Cancer sucks and should not be politicized. In this economy with more need and worthy charities chasing less money this was a baaaaaad move by SBK.

[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.

[SadieKate]

But I wonder if it is too late and too many skeletons in the closet have been exposed. I saw somewhere that only 24% of donations go to charities. 76% overhead? WTH? I'd research it but I've never been a big fan of theirs any way.

http://www.dallasnews.com/incoming/2...od-funding.ece

[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.

[Melalvai]

Maybe if they fired the VP that seems to have instigated all this, the ultra conservative woman who ran for governor of Georgia, they might regain some trust. But letting that other woman resign in protest, and not firing the VP, doesn't get my trust & confidence.

[maillotpois]

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

too funny!!!