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

[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

[Pax]

Too little, too late, they have sunk themselves with both "sides" now. Pathetic.

[jobob]

ITA, Pax. I doubt Komen will ever regain it's standing.

Makes me wonder if any of SGK's oh-so-many Corporate Partners had a hand in this? I wouldn't be surprised.

[Brandi]

You know even though they have now said they won't cut funding they should have never gone there in the first place! I will give my money to PP any day. I will not be buying or supporting any product they back now. PP has helped me and so many other's I know who don't have much money or really needed care. They do much for so little!

[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.

[Norse]

Exactly what I was thinking Melalvia.

[malkin]

"Planned Parenthood operatives"
I guess that's us.

[bmccasland]

I wonder if the conservative right in DC are paying attention - IE what would be the political reprecussions if they push overturning Roe v Wade? I'm thinking that they didn't expect the uproar that SBK created with their decision and reversal (not that they're bowing to political pressure ).

[Reesha]

Someone with keen observation skills over at The Atlantic in the comments section noted that this statement released by Komen...

"We will continue to fund existing grants, including those of Planned Parenthood, and preserve their eligibility to apply for future grants, while maintaining the ability of our affiliates to make funding decisions that meet the needs of their communities."

...implies that they reserve the right to not renew their current grant. The current grant isn't being canceled, but they are saying we don't have to renew those grants. It really doesn't say anything at all.

[smilingcat]

well my money is going directly to PP and other organizations. Komen foundation will never get another dime from me. Finding out that they are only giving 25% to actual breast cancer... What is up with that??

Nope!! NADA. Marketing people do say that it takes years to develop a GOOD brand recognition and only a second to destroy it. They certainly did.