Need Advice re: Susan G Komen

[katluvr]

This has been an interesting thread. I read it this AM before work. I HAVE done the SGK 5k...of course my first time was many years ago when I think it was more grass routes. I have not done it lately as we have done other events (races/rides) that have been on the same weekend. We have contributed thru the "sleep in" option. I have not researched them enough to know where or or much of the $$$ really reaches folks. Sadly I think (IMO) that once a charity starts grass roots...as it grows (if it grows) it becomes more of a corporation and thus less $$$ goes to "charity" as it goes to "run the business". Maybe I should check out more the charity events I do. Mostly I do runs/races/rides based on how "well organized" the event is and if I have fun. (Is that self-centered). As for the current issue---yes it bothered me. And darn it it was politics and big business that caused the decisions. I am glad for the outcome. As for would I buy it...most likely I would not have even before. Most of my charity advertisement and support come for event/race registration or t-shirts. It was also interesting that TODAY I received an email from the SGK corp. regarding the recent events. And it talked about how much $$$ went locally for mammograms or breast cancer treatment. I think for a charity to survive in todays financial environment must be hard. Maybe I am naive.
As for where my "Breast Cancer" support is going this weekend (BTW both mom & sister are survivors)...I am doing the 26.2 with Donna in Jacksonville Beach. I am doing the 1/2 marathon. It has been around for 5 years..this is my 4th year of participating. Why do I do it? It is well organized AND the community support along the race course is PHENOMENAL!! And I THINK the $$$ goes locally to Mayo Clinic, but I really don't research it well.

However, Susan, I think you have your answer. I think you are great for asking. I hope it does not affect you vendor relationship.

K

[amb]

I love me some pink (the color, not the ribbon) and I will NEVER support SGK again. There are plenty of other charities that will do more with the money.

On a side note, whoever mentioned "Life is Good"......I went into the LIG store at Mall of America last year and asked if they carried cycling jerseys. The clerk said no but she'd pass on my suggestion. I doubt it made it to anyone but I'd love a LIG jersey IF it wasn't short and wide like there current ladies tops.