Susan G Komen Defunds Planned Parenthood.

[UofMfan]

Originally Posted by JustJo

I got an email today from the director of the Susan G. Komen affiliate in AZ, where I donated and sponsored participants in runs and walks due to my professional connections there.

The director worked very hard to make the point that they are still supporting the health and healthcare needs of local women through grants to other organizations, and that their particular affiliate has never funded Planned Parenthood...and therefore hadn't withdrawn any funding.

After I finished laughing, I sent my response:

"While I appreciate your effort to distance yourself from the reprehensible actions of your national affiliate, I will no longer be donating to Susan G. Komen or any of its affiliates. My donations will go directly to Planned Parenthood instead.

I find the actions of your national organization to be a slap in the face to all women who need healthcare. I stand with Planned Parenthood."

It's not enough to stop donating to SGK....we need to tell them WHY also.

This is great Jo!

Everyone is doing their part, one by one we all make a difference.

Here is more:

The Decemberists Pull Support From Komen, Raise Funds for Planned Parenthood ~ Pitchfork

[Ryobi]

When I read about this yesterday, I about puked. The laughable part is the claim it has nothing to do with politics.

1.) Hire a Republican Pro-Lifer as one of your top dogs in the SGK.

2.) Allow new top dog (cant remember her name) to write new rules for SGK funding. One of the new rules, can't fund any organization under federal, state, or local investigation. Rep. congressman launches state investigation against PP, funding is cut.

Out of hundreds of organizations that get funding from SGK, Planned Parenthood is the ONLY one cut off the list. I'm pretty sure Penn State is under investigation, yet they were funded 7.5 million bucks from SGK.

NOPE! Doesn't sound like politics at all. Where's my barf bucket?

[Okiebug61]

http://news.yahoo.com/cancer-charity...212059884.html

[SmoothButch]

I just donated to show my support for Planned Parenthood.

My donation today was matched thanks to New York's Mayor, Michael Bloomberg. The Bloomberg Foundation is matching gifts up to $250k.

[Corkey]

On MSNBC- Hardball, PP chairwoman said people have donated over 1 million today. Way to go people!

[Okiebug61]

I don't curse a lot but I feel the need. Screw that crazy ass woman who influenced this organization to stop supporting Planned Parent Hood.

[Toughy]

I have never been a big fan of Komen....ever. They rank up there with AmFAR in my book.

UofMan..........thanks for the link to Komen Watch. Everyone should read and understand what Komen actually does with all that money and all those cute pink ribbons and pink sports uniforms.....NCAA Women's Basketball is going to get an earful from me.

[MsDemeanor]

The head of Komen has been doing the talking head circuit today. Seems that they finally drummed up some lame-ass excuse and are trying to sell it. Andrea Mitchell (MSNBC), who has supported Komen in the past and was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, wasn't buying it. She looked kinda pissed during the interview.

[UofMfan]

Originally Posted by MsDemeanor

The head of Komen has been doing the talking head circuit today. Seems that they finally drummed up some lame-ass excuse and are trying to sell it. Andrea Mitchell (MSNBC), who has supported Komen in the past and was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, wasn't buying it. She looked kinda pissed during the interview.

Yes, here it is.

[Ryobi]

After much backlash, people quitting, and Planned Parenthood receiving record donations, SGK has reversed the decision to not fund PP.


NICE job people!!!!! (like Corkey said!)

[Scuba]

Looks like someone's had a change of heart **shakes head** SGK has decided to restore funding under pressure from the general public AND politicians.

Kudos to the president of Planned Parenthood for holding her ground with dignity and professionalism. In all of this, PPH was able to recoup that lost funding in a matter of days. Never insult the intelligence of the masses...

I'd say this backfired on SGK and I have no doubt THEY will be losing funding from folks who just won't tolerate right-winged, christian-based rhetoric anymore especially when it comes to someone's life.

I could go on and on....

[Quintease]

This is a great group to follow, they've even got a list for alternative organisations to donate to:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/De-fu...71880872914883

[Toughy]

Actually Komen did not change anything about PP funding. They did not defund grants that PP currently holds. They however have NOT restored any of the funding they denied PP. They also changed the new rules to say 'criminal investigation' which means Penn State should not get any Komen money. They also, decided on a Board level, will no longer fund stem cell research.

Read between the lines folks. Quit looking at the Komen hand in front of your face and look at the one behind Komen's back.

Not One Single Thing Has Changed.

Komen is a waste of time and money and resources. I want them to lose every single penny of support given to them. I hope there are loud and not pink protests at all the Run for the Cure events from now on.

[TexasCowboi]

unfortunately, it was too late for me to pull out of the Race for the Cure..... so I have decided to Run in the competitive 5k division of the 2012 Race for the Cure, and have formed a race team called "Jogging for Jugs".

Somewhere on my race tee-shirt, I will have the letters "ISWPP" and "FYSGKF" (let's see if you can guess what those stand for!

The reason I have decided to go ahead and race is that I support my local affiliation as they are against the national's decision and are still working with our Local PP organization to provide screenings and mammograms. I would be more than happy to provide anyone who asks, a copy of the email the local chapter sent me.

While, this may very well be my last Race for the Cure because of this issue, I cannot turn my back on the reason I run in this race.... because i'm sure not running for the Komen Foundation!.

I am running for those who are still dealing with this horrible disease.... I am running for those who have laid down their swords in their fight against breast cancer, and I am running for those who cannot run.

Those of you who decide you want to help out a local affiliate such as the Greater Fort Worth affiliate, here is the link to my race team..... feel free to help out.

http://greaterfortworth.info-komen.o...eam&fr_id=2347

[Toughy]

It is NEVER to late to pull out of the run for pink event. Thinking that because the local group is ok, it's ok to give time and money for the local group. Guess what......your money goes to the main office and some stays in the local community.

Komen has never been anything other than a money/power maker. I've never given them one dime of my time or money. I figured it out when I applied for a job with them. I was an activist and they were not the least bit interested in activism that actually helped women. That was the 90s and nothing has changed except the public is finally getting to seeing the nastiness and corruption.

By the way...........I looked at their very fancy financials statements. They run a total of 20% administrative costs........and it has to be higher because you always cook your books to make that admin cost as low as possible (oh wait....I should not say that cuz that means you get to look behind the curtain dorothy)

edited to ad: no matter what you tell yourself about 'I run for those who can't run'.....you are running for Komen and Komen gets your money.

[Hollylane]

I do hear what you're saying Toughy, and I don't disagree with it. I also appreciate the detailed information and your passion.

However, it seems like TexasCowboi has been involved and preparing
for this event for some time, is doing it for the right reasons, and likely agrees with you as well.

[Hollylane]

It's been a heck of a week for the supporters of breast cancer research. Perhaps the person who can really put it in perspective is Linda. As a breast cancer survivor and former supporter of the Susan G. Komen Foundation, her words are incredibly powerful. Watch:

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Hollylane

It's been a heck of a week for the supporters of breast cancer research. Perhaps the person who can really put it in perspective is Linda. As a breast cancer survivor and former supporter of the Susan G. Komen Foundation, her words are incredibly powerful. Watch:

OMG, I love her.

Fantastic.

[UofMfan]

Karen Handel, Susan G. Komen's Anti-Abortion VP, Drove Decision To Defund Planned Parenthood ~ HuffPo

<snip>...Emails between Komen leadership on the day the Planned Parenthood decision was announced, which were reviewed by HuffPost under the condition they not be published, confirm the source's description of Handel's sole "authority" in crafting and implementing the Planned Parenthood policy.

[TexasCowboi]

Originally Posted by Toughy

It is NEVER to late to pull out of the run for pink event. Thinking that because the local group is ok, it's ok to give time and money for the local group. Guess what......your money goes to the main office and some stays in the local community.

Komen has never been anything other than a money/power maker. I've never given them one dime of my time or money. I figured it out when I applied for a job with them. I was an activist and they were not the least bit interested in activism that actually helped women. That was the 90s and nothing has changed except the public is finally getting to seeing the nastiness and corruption.

By the way...........I looked at their very fancy financials statements. They run a total of 20% administrative costs........and it has to be higher because you always cook your books to make that admin cost as low as possible (oh wait....I should not say that cuz that means you get to look behind the curtain dorothy)

edited to ad: no matter what you tell yourself about 'I run for those who can't run'.....you are running for Komen and Komen gets your money.

It's "NEVER too late" ???? yes, I have been preparing for this race for a long time, My money is paid.... was paid before the funding was cut and then uncut.... our local affiliate STILL WORKS WITH PLANNED PARENTHOOD. I don't have to agree with the freaking headquarters idiots to support the local affiliate.
Yes, SGK is a greedy organization....I hate their politics.... but... SGK has helped a handful of my friends.... I cannot and will not ignore that.... Will this be the last SGK race I run in... I don't know... I will watch and wait....
It's not up to you to tell me who I run for or belittle why I'm running..... I AM running for those who cannot run.....