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  1. #46
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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jobob View Post
    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.
    At least I don't leave slime trails.
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  3. #48
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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by goldfinch View Post
    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.
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  5. #50
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    +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.
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  6. #51
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    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.
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    Wonder what would happen if more men knew that PP provides men's health services.
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    Komen reverses its decision

    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.

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

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    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.

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    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!
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    Quote Originally Posted by maillotpois View Post
    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.
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    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.
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    Exactly what I was thinking Melalvia.

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