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Causes: Breast Cancer, Cancer, Cancer Research, Education, Educational Services, Health

Mission: Susan G. Komen for the Cure celebrated its 25th anniversary with a new name, a new logo and a significant accomplishment: $1 billion invested since our inception in the global fight against breast cancer. And we have pledged to invest another $2 billion in the next decade in scientific research and community outreach programs. It will take investments of that level if we are to bring about a dramatic, unprecedented decline in breast cancer deaths over the next 10 to 15 years.

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673 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

socalMD Donor

Rating: 1

10/10/2024

This organization supports animal testing, which has never produced a cure for cancer. Evidence now exists that cancer cures will come from computer modeling and HUMAN gene-based experiments, yet this org and so many others continue to pour money into harming innocent animals FOR NO GOOD REASON.

I will never donate again.

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Donor

Rating: 1

10/11/2014

No longer donating to this organization that has lost its way. Check out the latest huff post article about their aggressive attacks on small nonprofits who are use the trademarked (are you kidding me?!) phrase "for the cure" in their names. Because Cupcakes for the Cure is going to do so much to harm the Komen brand. I think they're doing a mighty fine job of that themselves.

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samrae1991 Client Served

Rating: 5

03/10/2022

Hello! I am currently fighting triple negative invasive ductal carcinoma. I’m on Round 2, Cycle 7. My fight started with chemo in November 2021. I am 30 years old and currently 35 weeks pregnant. I have 5 other children and a loving husband. Susan B donated $300 that helped with household items. I am appreciative of their program. We are always in need of extra help since I am unable to work and have been since I’ve been sick. Our faith in God keeps us going everyday. After chemo April 7th, I will deliver my baby boy by April 14th then I will have a lumpectomy April 28th and after healing I will start rounds of daily radiation. My fight isn’t over! We are looking for any financial assistance available to save for current and upcoming bills while my husband will be out of work to help take care of our family and myself after slivers and after the lumpectomy. God bless! Feel free to contact me, I’ll appreciate the thoughts and prayers! Anything helps
samantharae2943@gmail.com

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Obaid3378 Client Served

Rating: 5

12/19/2021

I am Obaid. An Afghan who worked shoulder to shoulder with American forces as Interpreter/ Translator from Nov 2016 to Aug 2021. I have done so many missions with American special forces and army. When the Taliban took control I, my wife and my little son put our lives in risk and got into the Airport so the US Army and Marines helped us get out from Afghanistan to USA. After our documentation process we moved to Dallas. So we need food, Clothes and money for other needs.
Every little help will be Helpful.
My Phone number is (945)400-3315
My Zelle account is: obaid020203@gmail.com
Use my Email as Zelle account

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Writer Client Served

Rating: 1

10/27/2017

NEVER donate to this charity. Susan G. Komen doesn't use its charity money for good, less than 10% of what is raised actually goes towards cancer research and its quite sad. Please research other organization that donate the money and are actively working towards a cure.

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CarterWiegand1 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

03/21/2016

I am against any charity that donates to anything else which is what this organization does. Our money should go toward what we are being told it will go toward

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closedspace Donor

Rating: 1

06/02/2015

Very little money donated to this foundation actually goes to fund breast cancer research or support those with breast cancer. This is just another big bureaucracy with high paid administrators. Find a different place to donate your money.

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Chris1234567890 Volunteer

Rating: 1

05/20/2015

There are several things that are concerning about this charity. 1) High executive salaries: There are quite a few executive salaries of over $100,000 including those of board members (which is considered to be a part-time job). The CEO made nearly $700,000, not including healthcare, retirement and first class travel expenses. 2) Goal that may not be helpful and add high costs to the healthcare system. Their main goal is to educate women to undergo frequent mammograms for early detection. There is now evidence that frequent mammograms may do more harm than good because of the problem of false positives. Treatment of women for cancer is harsh and life-altering. If this is unnecessary care, more harm than good may be done. 3) Some charity money goes to providers such as Planned Parenthood to provide breast exams and mammographies. They get maybe 5 cents for each dollar raised. It makes more sense to contribute directly to these charities. Donate directly to Planned Parenthood, St Jude's Hospital, and Shriner's Hospitals. http://butterbeliever.com/i-will-not-be-pinkwashed-why-i-do-not-support-susan-g-komen-for-the-cure/

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aesimms Donor

Rating: 1

10/12/2014

I plan to wash my hands of this charity. They court large corporations for donations. Fine - they have a lot of money. But when those corporations are directly involved in the production of waste water and pollutants to water sources that contain cancer-causing chemicals, then the game is over. (Baker Huges/pink fracking drill bit debacle). I am done with this organization.

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SlugDog Volunteer

Rating: 5

01/26/2014

I have struggled with some of the things that have come out of Komen National but encourage people to look locally. The local affiliate, Komen Suncoast Race for the Cure, is a way for you to ensure your donations(75%) stay local to work locally. The funds help support screening and educational programs in the local 6 counties. The "Races," held in St. Petersburg and Polk County, are successful because of wonderful volunteers who donate their time in the search for a cure. The St. Pete Race is on - please don't let nationals decision to stop the 3-day Race for the Cure stop you from supporting our local efforts to find a cure for breast cancer.

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heinz lehmann General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

10/10/2013

I am concerned that Susan G Komen for the Cure may have started out with good intentions, but has become a money maker that has lost it's focus.
1. Is there now more focus on selling products and events than actual interest in breast cancer causes and issues?
2. Why do many on the top members of Komen earn so much money?
3. In 2011 Nancy G Brinker earned over $600,000....why?
4. Is there a connection with Fundraising for a Cause and anyone at Komen?
5. Why are volunteers expected to raise money for free, pay for product and events, while the directors and board of Komen make massive amounts of money?

It seems almost sacrilegious to question this company(and their "mission"), but I am concerned about some of these usually unspoken and unquestioned ideas. What do you think?

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pat_goltz General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

08/07/2013

I have been studying Komen for years, and I consider them a bogus charity for a number of reasons. To begin with, they aren't looking for a cure. They have ties to the pharmaceutical industry, and are helping promote toxic chemotherapy instead of looking for a real cure and giving the public the information they truly need to deal with this terrible disease. They suppress information about real cures. They also suppress the information that induced abortion is a major risk factor for breast cancer, and that it can cause triple negative breast cancer, the hardest form to treat, because it doesn't respond to any of the three common treatments. This usually strikes before the woman is 40, and 1/4 of the victims lose their lives to breast cancer. Komen also pushes mammograms, which can cause or trigger breast cancer because of trauma to the breast and repeated exposure to radiation. They won't promote thermograms, which are far more reliable, and catch a problem years sooner. Finally, they donated to Planned Parenthood, which actually does hundreds of thousands of abortions a year, putting women at risk for triple negative breast cancer. Supposedly this is so PP can do screening with mammograms, but one of the leadership of PP has admitted that none of the PP affiliates even OWNS mammogram machinery; they just refer women elsewhere. They don't do mammograms. When an outcry about donations to PP was raised, Komen said they would no longer contribute, but then succumbed to extortion and said they would donate once more. And if all this weren't bad enough, PP clinics are being shut down by local health departments for having unsafe practices, and shoddy, filthy facilities, and Komen donates to them!

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ApoE Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 1

04/10/2013

They bought a lot of copyrights for every permutation of [BLANK] FOR THE CURE. Not money well spent. They are a pretty useless organization. They spend less than 15% of income on actual research related activities and a lot on overhead, advertising, and dinner parties for very rich people. You are a fool if you donate to this organization. Do yourself a favor and donate elsewhere.

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somethingelsetosee General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

01/15/2013

Sorry people, but when the raw numbers come out, Susan G Komen spends about 18-20% of its revenue on research. I believe that by now, unless you have been under a rock or in a cave, we are all educated that humans can get breast cancer and that we need to check ourselves and get screenings. I think we need to push the foundation to actually try to find a cure now and not just inform. With the flood of pink, the 3 Day runs roughly every month, if not 3-4 times a month, and all the "hype," it is time to find the cure. I realize that if they spent more on research and found some sort of "cure" that all those jobs that are being paid for would go away, but life's hard that way. Let's get our act together and actually find a cure, not just talk or run about it. Who knows, maybe a cure was found, but the capital is soooooo great that it might have been lost/destroyed due to the massive amount of captial this foundation gets. Alzheimer's gets less capital and have made more strides in finding cures/causes than this foundation. Don't be a sheep, be the hearder!

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Linda63 Donor

Rating: 5

11/30/2012

Susan G Komen has saved my sisters life. I will ALWAYS support them.

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General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

02/22/2012

Without Komens grants my sister would no longer be here. I doubt that the people writing these reviews have ever had BC.

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cbrown56 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

11/29/2012

Since this organization gives money to an organization that has nothing to do with breast cancer research, screening, or treatment I will make my donations to an organization that does those things. Giving money to Planned Parenthood, which has no facilities anywhere to screen for or treat breast cancer, financial support by Susan G, Komen Cancer Foundation makes money collect by them a fraud.

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Nancy S Volunteer

Rating: 5

11/14/2012

The National Office let many people down with the Planned Parenthood debacle but the local affiliates throughout the country who have done nothing wrong are taking the majority of the heat. Programs that help our local citizens are now unfunded. I am a proud volunteer and donor of the Maryland Affiliate of Susan G Komen and I salute the dedicated staff and volunteers who continue to spread the word about early detection and treatment.

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pawprint6 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

11/02/2012

Top directors make too much money. What right did they have to support Planned Parenthood thus abortion with donations to BREAST CANCER

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JAMar General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

10/18/2012

Here's what this charity claims:
"Mission

Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure and launched the global breast cancer movement. ..." Here is what (not including her expenses such as travel, mileage, lodging, etc.) the founder and CEO gets paid each year to "do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever." Compensation of Leaders (FYE 03/2011)

Compensation Paid to Nancy Brinkler, Founder/ CEO $417,171
.12% of Expenses
Source- CharityNavigator.com Also, when my dear friend, who is uninsured, was diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2012, she approached SGK for the Cure for any kind of support- financial or otherwise, they could offer and she was turned away.

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oxbx08 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 2

09/19/2012

You got to love how $15 million of a $20 million dollar TV advertising budget (Form 990 FY 2010-2011 Part IX Line 12) & $5.5 million of a $7.3 million dollar Event Production budget (Line 24d) is classified as a 'Program Expense'. If you were to move these line items from a program to a fundraising expense (because events and the advertising to get people to do those events are...if I'm not mistaken...fundraising, right?) that moves a total of $20.5 million that, in my opinion, have been classified incorrectly. In FY 2010-2011 charity navigator lists the following percentages for each dollar that comes in: 75% programs, 7.6% admin, and 17.2% fundraising. I propose that these numbers should be updated to reflect what is actually being done: 70.4% programs, 7.6% admin, and 22.4% fundraising. I'm steering clear of all other topics but for all the people who leave comments scolding the people who are upset about how this organization operates...here are some actual facts based on their own tax information.

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stanley Casadonte Donor

Rating: 1

08/05/2012

Does anyone remember the perfume this "non-profit" came out with? The plan was to give a percentage of proceeds to Komen after 1 million on sales. At sales of $900,000.00 the perfume was taken off the market because of a toxic chemical. Still not my biggest complaint. Why does a county in Georgia raise more money for Komen and still not have any resources for breast cancer patients? The marketing is brilliant as it plays on people's emotions and implies that their donations will actually find a cure. The money goes towards more marketing and making sure women get mammograms; not to the research of what causes breast cancer. Why not research thermal mammography? It is the new way to detect cancer cells without radiation. It would be nice to see this foundation LIVE UP TO IT"S PROMISE!!!!!!!!!!

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edieeason Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 1

08/01/2012

I would give this a NO-Star rarting of possible! I tried to put an honest personal experience I've had with Lomen, and it was rejected as Spam. I guess this is your way of dealing with criticism of your pet charities! They are not honest, and money donated is diverted to totally unconnected entities, who have no relationship with breast cancer.

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mjp23 08/02/2012

Hi Edie, we don't know why your review did not post a first time. There are many ways in which reviews might not get posted, including if you tried to post it from an office with a firewall. We do not have a spam filter for reviews, nor do we have "pet charities." We do not control a nonprofit's ratings -- users do. We're glad you were able to post a second time.

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Gilda D. Donor

Rating: 5

07/28/2012

I came to this site to leave a positive comment and I can't believe how people are so ignorant and let their feelings and political believes trash such a wonderful organization. I know this subject is old news now, but what I think is, 1. Susan G. Komen was not using a political agenda, but following rules. 2. I have nothing against PP and have always supported all the great things they have done for low income families, but I do not think they have the RIGHT to demand money, wether these are grants or donations from ANYONE. IF Susan G. Komen stoped this grant, then PP should have gone to someone else, and not act like a little cry baby an tell on them. Very immature on their part! I am a young breast cancer survivor, and will continue my support to Susan G. Komen.

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BCA Survivor 1999 Volunteer

Rating: 4

07/06/2012

To Lynn A (May 11, 2012) - Research grants are considered a "Program Expense" and make up most of the 82.5% metric. FYI, the local affiliates are separate non-profits. Meaning they fund grants for services in their communities (which may include PP) and send approx 25% to National to fund the large research grants. It's a shame that National strayed into politics - I hope they have learned their lesson - and, I hope the affiliates will be able to get back to business. I will continue to support Komen.

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EagleScout11 Donor

Rating: 1

06/21/2012

I watched Ambassador Nancy Brinker on Andrea Mitchell Reports a few months ago when she was called to answer for her charity's shameful actions. I have contributed to Komen through fundraising efforts in the past but will do so no longer after watching Ambassador Brinker's terrible defense of what was a political agenda. Brinker should be ashamed for the resulting fallout which has cost money needed for breast cancer research and treatment, but I agree with many others when I say I can not and will not entrust my money with an organization willing to sidestep their mission to use their money toward a political agenda. Last I checked, cancer affects democrats and republicans equally. Ambassador Nancy Brinker is no ambassador for breast cancer awareness and progress. She is nothing more than using the memory of her sister to raise money for political theater. The millions who have supported Komen in the past, including myself, have been swindled by Brinker, and the reactions seen in the last few months have confirmed that Brinker's agenda hurts the fight to end breast cancer. Komen for the Cure's legal actions against other breast cancer charities is also shameful, and I will point out to anyone who wishes to use pink and the pink ribbon to show breast cancer awareness that they are the symbols of a terrible charity. Give to other charities. Komen should lose it's non-profit status for supporting a political agenda.

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jim Rohrkemper General Member of the Public

Rating: 3

05/31/2012

I received an email from my sister asking for donations to this charity. I do remember hearing about it before, in fact I even gave one year. There is only one thing that bothers me about all these posts. They all keep talking about women who have gotten thuis cancer. She did mention one thing that I didn't see in all these reviews. She said "THAT'S RIGHT, MEN GET BREAST CANCER TOO." i NOTICED THAT BECAUSE i GOT BREAST CANCER, TOO AND i AM HER BROITHER. I probably will give, just muklling over the amount. I was diagnosed with it before she was, she is already cured and doesn't need that chemo, that I am still getting. Already this year I am on my third different chemo drug. Fun it is not.

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Lynn A. General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

05/11/2012

With all of the money this foundation raises each year, we should be well on the way to finding a cure for breast cancer. We aren't! Does the public realize their only goal with science is to "energize them"? Do they realize that the founder and CEO makes $417000 a year? If you look at their annual expenses NOTHING is going towards research! I think a lot of people have been duped by this organization. Shame on you Susan G Komen Foundation!

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Nathan5 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

04/13/2012

This organizations participation in defund planned parenthood was appalling. I do not know a better way to say you are against women's rights.

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papatrick80 General Member of the Public

Rating: 4

03/25/2012

It is amazing how many people are upset that the Komen foundation gave money to Planned Parenthood. Does it not matter that planned parenthood administers a large percentage of mammograms to people that can not afford to go anywhere else? Does it not matter that the reason for Komens donation was because of this statistic? Does anyone wonder what may happen to the women that will not get the mammograms that they need for early detection because of such idiocy. Shouldn't these women's health be more important than the construed reasoning of a bunch of abortion activists. Look at the bigger picture people.

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ruffian23 General Member of the Public

Rating: 2

03/23/2012

This organization uses paid spokespeople. I can not see sending my dollars to people to speak out about cancer . You either do this because you believe or don't do it at all.

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Joseph Schier Donor

Rating: 1

03/23/2012

An organization that is supposed to exemplify and celebrate life should not be giving money to the largest purveyor of death via abortion, Planned Parenthood. I am sure Komen could have given an equal or greater amount to some worthy organization that does the same few screenings that Planned Parenthood performs but does not murder babies. I did not know Komen gave money to Planned Parenthood prior to the recent flip-flop, but now that I do know, Komen will no longer be receiving my support. I am sure I can find another cancer foundation that does not give money to murderers. Some who read this may disagree, but if any of you who are parents and have seen the ultrasounds of your children prior to their being born can look me in the eye and say that unborn babies are not deserving of the same protections as others, I will call you a liar. God is watching.

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James Conzett General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

03/02/2012

Never donate to this charity. My mother suffered for years with cancer and we did our best to get help of any kind. However the administration is fat and happy with their 6 figure+ incomes and so are the pharmaceutical companies. Look at the numbers! How far do you think the money that actually made it into medical research industry went last year? A month of equipment leasing and perhaps some towards facilities? If you feel you must donate, do so for educating people about the dangers of fast food and processed food. A good diet reduces cancer risks... period. Why not help prevent instead of lining the pockets of those causing the problem and those profiting from the aftermath. Our country is suffering and the farmers that were growing healthy foods are losing their homes and land to the factory farms for corporations. Entire forests and native tribes have been destroyed or displaced for the McFood type industry. The conditions are so horrible they can't even raise the livestock in this country. The garbage and waste generated in production and sales of said food OUTWEIGHS THE "FOOD" PRODUCT 4 to 1! Put down you cell phones and think people. Look around at all the kids in today's society. Something must be done.

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laffman99 Donor

Rating: 1

02/20/2012

As I always done in the past, I have donated to Kid's in distress, The Susan B Komen Foundation, because in the past they always have done a excellent job providing the the people that need the care the most. I will still give to Kid's in Distress, but from now on, the Susan B Komen, will not give another dime of my Money, when they let politic or their own personal view play a role to what they are going to do with the money that is donated to their charity, especially when you donate and you know what causes you are donating to, and then they change it in midstream. Guess what, they money coming in will stop, just like mine will. And the money some of the people are making in the organization, is ridiculous, I will choose my charities more wisely in the future.

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Charles Devor General Member of the Public

Rating: 2

02/13/2012

$60M in admin and fund raising out of $300M seems very top heavy to me. The bigger the more cloudy where the money goes. How about some details on where all the $600M has gone? How are we doing on the cure? The cause is solid, not sure about the agency.

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Yankee Fan General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/13/2012

Strange that the Charity Navigator rating also indicates that Ms. Brinker is not compensated as CEO, yet a recent report (2/13/12) from The Daily Beast states she earns $ 400K plus there are questionable expense reimbursements from 2007 - 2009 of over $ 133K for speech writing expenses, certain travel and office costs during a time that she was a "federal employee" serving as Chief of Protocol at the State Department. According to this report , "At the Komen foundation, as the chief executive officer and founder, Brinker is approved for first-class travel, according to the foundation’s tax records. . . Says one former employee: “How many mammograms could you buy for those first-class tickets?”

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Flaming Progressive Donor

Rating: 1

02/10/2012

Wow, tough spot you are in. You've manage to anger both womens' reproductive rights advocates, as well as the nutbars that think they can tell another human being what to do with her body. The resignation of Nancy Brinker is the only way to salvage this thing.

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Kevin Johnson General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/10/2012

Sad to see you fall to the pressure of left-wing extremists!

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eddie_the_k99 Donor

Rating: 1

02/10/2012

Well you must decide what sorts of organizations you wish to get in bed with. By your recent decision to re-up with Planned Parenthood, you've decided to get in bed with perhaps the most execrable, disgusting, wicked organization on the planet, one that killed nearly 400,000 unborn children last year. You've taken my last donation to your organization. Good luck with that.

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LordPexton General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/10/2012

"29 out ot 38 worldwide epidemiological studies show an increased
risk of breat cancer of approximately 30% among women who have had an abortion"
In 1986, government scientists wrote a letter to the British journal Lancet and acknowledged that abortion is a cause of breast cancer. They wrote, "Induced abortion before first term pregnancy increases the risk of breast cancer." (Lancet, 2/22/86, p. 436)
As of 2006, eight medical organizations recognize that abortion raises a woman's risk for breast cancer, independently of the risk of delaying the birth of a first child (a secondary effect that all experts already acknowledge). Please answer this: Why would the largest fundraiser for a Breast Cancer cure fund the largest provider of abortions - one of the most significant causes of the same disease they are seeking to cure?

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KYian Donor

Rating: 1

02/10/2012

I have been a long-term supporter of your organization, out of respect for the bravery my grandmother showed in confronting and overcoming breast cancer. She remained positive and believed in her ability to overcome this horrible disease, just like countless other breast cancer survivors -- but also like those who fought the good fight only to courageously lose it. What you have done is a dishonor to each and every one of these individuals. You allowed an important mission to be railroaded by what appears to be one person's political agenda. In doing that, you politicized and compromised your mission. Until I see evidence of better judgment, sound business practices, and a sincere commitment to eradicating breast cancer, I can no longer support you. This was not a decision I made lightly.

Jill Marie Donor

Rating: 1

02/10/2012

i am very disappointed that they would put politics ahead of breast health. I no longer believe that I can support this organization's LT strategic goals.

howard.canada Donor

Rating: 1

02/09/2012

Cowards. You made a proper decision to stop supporting abortion proponents, then you caved to the pressure they and their bloody boosters put on you. You compromised your principles, either initially or subsequently. In either case, no money ever again from me.

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Koneko Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/09/2012

After playing politics recently, you've lost me as any kind of volunteer or donor. My money is going where it can do direct good: Planned Parenthood.

larrysanders38 Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/08/2012

no more volunteering for Komen! You now are exposed as a right-wing front!

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jrrlap Donor

Rating: 1

02/08/2012

I have been a donor and supporter of Koman for at least 8 years. I had believed that support of patients, survivors and research was done with fact based information and support services being more important than Koman or ideology. Not So. Koman has hired top managers who have more concern for their religious believes and political views than they do for womens health. These people were not hired blindly! Komen is using my donations to pay these people, so I will not again donate to Koman unless it purges itself of all top leadership and refocuses on supporting women and not some religious / political power grab. I can no longer know for sure how my dollars are spent. I will give elsewhere. peace - jimr

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disturbedd Donor

Rating: 1

02/07/2012

so now sbk is on a witch hunt to purge republican leaning employees. Will you people never learn? Stay out of politics!!! Forcing an employee to resign for their politics is just as bad as denying pp for politics. This organization has become a sham for big business and politicians. And why do they not rebut anything here? For the same reason that they have shut down all criticism on their own message boards. I am so angry for being dupped by this organization for years - my head could explode.

Natalie A. Donor

Rating: 1

02/07/2012

Well after all of the recent events have shown a bright spot light on them I will never...and I mean never buy a pink ribbon anything...nor will I give or walk ever again...I can't believe what they have been doing...I feel ripped off and I want my donation back...

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Dave Jacobson Donor

Rating: 1

02/06/2012

I will no longer support Susan G. Komen. The decision to not fund Planned Parenthood because it was under investigation has been shown to be politically motivated. For example, there are other organizations that Susan G. Komen continues to fund yet are currently under investigation (e.g., Yale University, Penn State, Harvard). If Susan G. Komen really did not want to fund organizations that are under investigation then they would not fund these other organizations as well. I will find another breast cancer non-profit to support. I don't care that Susan G. Komen reversed its decision to block funding to Planned Parenthood. I no longer trust the people running the organization.

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sgkisascam Donor

Rating: 1

02/06/2012

I will never donate to SGK again. Political agenda, misuse of funds to sue smaller non-profits over the use of the term "the cure". REALLY? That's where the money goes to, to sue other charities to 'protect the brand'?! Despicable. They should have their non-profit status pulled for that! And Nancy Brinker making $417,171 per year (the next top five execs pull in over $200k each!). Time to pull the lid off this scam organization. I'll give my money to better charities (American Cancer Society for example)

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pathdoc Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 1

02/06/2012

The organization is biased and not a good steward of its funds.

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SharonWAdams Donor

Rating: 1

02/06/2012

In light of recent events (2012), it is time for Charity Navigator to take a hard look at the actions of this reprehensible organization. The Komen Foundation is not working in service of its mission, rather, it has politicized and capitalized upon the suffering of women and their families. The actions of the leadership (particularly the Vice President) have endangered the organization, potentially putting it at risk of losing its 501(c)3 designation. Furthermore, Komen's fundraising strategy of marketing any and all products with a pink ribbon (pink handgun anyone?) has put them in bed with companies who produce items known to cause cancer-- Komen's Pink Ribbon perfume contains chemicals knowns to cause cancer. They have exerted significant influence in limiting public access to information on the cuases, and cures for cancer. This organization has spent a significant part of its budget and staff time taking legal action against any other organization that dare use the term "For the Cure" in their marketing. NONE of these actions speak of an organization worth one dollar of your hard earned money. Give local, and pass on donating to this corporation masquerading as a charity.

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mmarie622 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

02/06/2012

When you donate money to any organization, you trust that the organization will impose certain criteria in deciding how those funds will be used and that the organization will also ensure that those funds are only used appropriately. It appears that Komen's criteria for granting funds is that the grantee may not be under investigation. Rules like this exist within organizations in order to force fiduciary duty and not allow subjective bias and/or emotions (or politics) to cloud decision making. The management of Komen reports to a board of directors, and as such, must act in accordance with its policies and procedures, which is exactly what they did. So the issue, therefore, is that the criteria needed to be changed to allow more case-by-case discernment. This case perhaps should've involved more examination by the management and board to determine if the "investigation" criteria was met in its intended form, but nevertheless, the criteria was there to protect Komen and its donors from misuse of funds, scandal, PR disasters, etc, and that sounds rather responsible to me - not political. I do not have anything against Planned Parenthood, but I do not believe that Komen acted politically either. Instead I believe that they acted according to rules designed to protect donor funds and advance the mission. Komen does a lot of wonderful things and is the number one promoter of women's breast health in this country. I think it's shameful to allow political media to cloud out the accomplishments of such a wonderful organization.

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4

EdyS Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/06/2012

I am withdrawing my participation in the 2012 Boston 3Day and all future support for Komen unless Komen is able to reaffirm it's apolitical commitment to women's healthcare. This would require the immediate termination of Karen Handel and all other members of the Komen board whose extremist political agendas threaten to derail the 30 years of tremendous, politics-free good that Komen has done. Planned Parenthood is, was, and will continue to be the best way for ANY women without health insurance in this country to access reproductive healthcare, including breast cancer prevention and treatment. The overwhelming majority of Komen supporters are Planned Parenthood supporters. If you do not ACTIVELY support Planned Parenthood going forward, we will not support you. You have forced this upon yourselves. We have made it very clear to you where we stand on this issue. Now you have to choose. Will you stand with your base and the amazing brand they have helped you build for 30 years, or will you side with a political extremist who had thrown you, and us, under the bus to advance her political career. Your choice.

2

volunteerkaren Donor

Rating: 1

02/06/2012

Wish there was a choice of former donor! Here's what Komen needs to do to win back my support: CLEAN HOUSE by getting rid of staff who care more about politics than women's health: EMPOWER health advocates & professionals by hiring more senior leadership from that background; BACK OFF other crazy political decisions like stem cell research ban. It's sad that they have so betrayed their own mission.

2

dtimm2834 Donor

Rating: 1

02/05/2012

You lost my money because of your politicizing health concerns.

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9

swww Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 1

02/05/2012

I have been an oncology nurse for 20 years. I have been very uncomfortable with the Komen Foundation for a long time. I believe the pink ribbon campaign blurs the line between corporate sponsorship and using breast cancer to sell products. Komen completely marginalizes male breast cancer patients treating breast cancer as only a women's disease. 2000 men a year are diagnosed with breast cancer. They are not only having to cope with cancer but also the stigma of having a "women's disease".The most egregious thing that they do is promote the 3 Day Walk which this year is requiring each walker(even cancer survivors) to raise $2300.

7

blahblah Donor

Rating: 1

02/05/2012

I will never donate to this foundation again. I cannot believe so little money is actually used to fund cancer research. With this foundation pretty much everywhere you turn in the United States, there should already have been a cure. But, 16 people in the foundation are paid almost 4 million dollars a year. 4 MILLION DOLLARS FOR 16 PEOPLE. Disgusting.

3

looking for integrity Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/05/2012

I am so very disappointed in how the foundation has stepped into politics like this. The goal should be to help people fight breast cancer. Planned Parenthood spends 14.5% of it's money on cancer screening and prevention, 3% on abortion. This used to be a non-profit with a stellar reputation. The way it handled the whole mess---with two different stories about why they were cutting funding--- shows a lack of transparency. If you want to be political organization, be honest about it. If you want to save lives, then leave the politics out of it. But don't assume your donors are stupid. We are not. (And many of us won't be donors again, either)

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joyrising Donor

Rating: 1

02/05/2012

Given recent events MUCH more scrutiny needs to go into assessing where SGK is putting their money and who is benefiting. The fact that they oppose stem cell research and their recent attempt to defund Planned Parenthood has made it VERY CLEAR that they are operating from a political agenda--the hiring of V.P. Karen Handel is confirmation of that. Politics has no place in research or providing heath care services so SGK will never receive donations from me again. They have shown their true colors and it's not "Pretty in Pink"...it's partisan politics.

10

Jackie N. Donor

Rating: 1

02/05/2012

I have walked in the Susan G Komen 3-Day in San Diego and supported a team of walkers for the last three years. I will never give to this organization again. 1. They require an exorbitant amount ($2300!) for event participation and afterward have a history of holding donations and making it hard for walkers to meet fundraising deadlines. It happened to me personally in 2009. 2. The organization which purports to be about a cure should spend more than 20% supporting research. 3. A credible national non-profit would not be wasting money on frivolous lawsuits suing small non-profits for their use of the phrase 'for the cure'. 4. Finally, their decisions to cease funding stem cell research and Planned Parenthood's' breast screenings for low income women seals the deal for me. Even though they later reversed the decision to fund PP they are not committed to funding the exams in the future and it seems like they are more about politics than women. Cancer is not about left or right, both breasts get it just the same. They are not about a cure, and as such, they do not deserve my money.

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93101livin Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/05/2012

Is Komen using your donations wisely? Ask the local mom-n-pop charities who have been contacted (i.e. threatened) by Komen's lawyers over use of "the cure." Do a Google search for "Susan G. Komen Foundation Elbows Out Charities Over Use Of The Word 'Cure'" Koman has lost its way and has become a corporation more concerned about branding and protecting its "market share." Donate your money to smaller local organizations and you'll get a better bang of for your buck!

2

Mimi12 Donor

Rating: 1

02/05/2012

No more donations to KOMEN ever. Particularly galling was reading that they're opposing ALL STEM CELL research and have pulled funding from various research centers for same...which clearly informs us that they could not possibly be interested in "finding a cure" for much of anything. Along with their 81% "overhead"...they belong in the dumpster along with Ari, Handel, Karl and the rest of these political Opportunists.. and good riddence...Health care is too critical to further politicize --take PROFIT out of humane quality health care for all.

3

srinimaverick Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 1

02/05/2012

The Susan G Komen foundation's size has made it insular in policy making and understanding its constituents - the beneficiaries of its services, its donors, and the general public. By hiring strongly politically aligned executives such as Karen Handel, SVP of Public Policy, the organization has lost its way and demonstrated it is unable to be objective and stand true to its mission of breast cancer cure and care. The low rating assigned reflects my current observation and not an indicator of its past performance or future potential. The foundation continues to handle the situation in a bad way by retaining executives that were responsible for a series of missteps and has not shown potential for cleaning up its corporate governance.

5

Donor2012 Donor

Rating: 1

02/05/2012

The recent events offer a good lesson in the need to check out charities (especially large ones) and not just accept their PR statement and past history. Changes can be made quickly, and sometimes not even made public. Henceforth I shall always check out the spending of charities, especially administrative costs and political focus. And despite the potential course reversal to support Planned Parenthood, I will now make my woman's health donations to smaller local charities. This one is too big to be properly accountable.

4

Some internet guy General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/04/2012

81% overhead cost and political shenanigans including Planned Parenthood debacle, intimidating smaller charities who share common goals with litigious threats, and shilling endorsements to the worst companies in america make Komen For The Cure a terrible waste of donations.

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10

Lauren Bitar Donor

Rating: 1

02/04/2012

Since Komen's political agenda has come to light, I have not only removed them from my favorites charities here, but I will NEVER donate to them again. Politics has NO place in women's health issues. By their actions of defunding Planned Parenthood and then giving us some lame answer(lie) as to why they reversed their decision, they have violated a trust with their supporters that as far as I am concerned, can never be repaired, I will continue to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation and the Breast Cancer Site. Shame on Karen Handel, Ari Fleischer and especially Nancy Brinker for pulling partisan politics into their "mission" to find a cure for breast cancer. And it's not just me as as a supporter who feels this way, friends of mine who have had breast cancer were angry and hurt by their shameful, hypocritical and ignorant behavior. The damage has been done by and to this one lauded organization.

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4

Komen no more Donor

Rating: 1

02/04/2012

I am disturbed and disgusted to see an organization turning something so basic, so necessary, so fundamental as health into a political and profitable pawn. It's bad enough that Nancy Brinker admits is a Republican donor and ambassador, but to hire and pay politicians and Republican strategists like Karen Handel and Bush former press secretary Ari Fleischer to help guide their policy on de-funding Planned Parenthood and thus de-funding breast cancer screenings... I am disturbed and disgusted that the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation has the gall to call themselves a partisan "non-profit" - while raking in lavish salaries and lifestyles, and paying political strategists. I will NEVER support any event, product, or time for the Komen foundation ever again. Board members that fly around in first class, hold lavish parties, get plastic surgery with their salaries, taking money away from research. For shame, Nancy Brinker. You have sold your sister out for a personal profit. I will never buy anything that bears the Komen foundation's name on it. I support breast cancer research and will donate elsewhere. But I'm left to wonder why with as much power and wealth the Komen foundation has, that a cure has yet to be found. Perhaps it is because it will put Brinker out of a job, and put an end to her half a million a year salary (plus benefits).

5

sorrykomen General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/04/2012

The genie is out of the bottle-this "charity" ignores its own mission statement for political reasons. Not only have they defunded breast exams from Planned Parenthood, but they have also defunded research grants to esteemed organizations like Johns Hopkins because JH does stem cell research. What kind of charity hires a "senior policy advisor" who failed as a gubenatorial candidate, and whose platform was to defund Planned Parenthood? This is supposed to be about ending breast cancer, not a right wing politically driven agenda.

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3

personawear Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/04/2012

Having been involved in many of the October Breast Cancer Awareness events, I feel both used and betrayed by the recent actions of SGK to defund Planned Parenthood. And even more appalled that there is no posts on this web site.

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3

rand.tp Donor

Rating: 1

02/04/2012

Komen is a political right-wing front masquerading as a charity

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7

framistroid Donor

Rating: 1

02/04/2012

From the mission statement of SGK for the cure:"Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever." But she does not do everything in her power. She refuses to support embryonic stem cell research, and even though she has apologized for cutting off funding from Planned Parenthood (4 star rating) she has not confirmed that the funding will continue in the future. The apology was self-serving and only in response to a huge negative reaction.

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3

sandy34736 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/04/2012

Extremely disappointing. They recently revoked funding from a women's health organization, Planned Parenthood, which would have paid for thousands of breast cancer screenings. This money was specifically earmarked for breast cancer support, NOT abortions, so revoking it does nothing but hurt women who could otherwise have been screened for cancer. The SGK Foundation is more interested in protecting their brand identity and getting money than in actually serving women's health.

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2

Bbear Donor

Rating: 1

02/04/2012

SGK's policy of politicized grantmaking makes it a rather poor excuse for a charity.

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elodieT General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/04/2012

I used to love SGK. I did the Race, and also encouraged over 100 fellow employees to join me for each of five years. I've lost family and dear friends to breast cancer. I'm also a Republican, and a woman. And...one of the 1 out of 5 who were helped by Planned Parenthood, when I was young, single, uninsured, and making a small salary. Now I am none of those, and I can give my money where I choose. The past few days have been full of revelations about SGK, the least of which are the enormously bloated salaries, the whopping administrative expenses, the shockingly small amount actually spent on research, the disgusting partnership with KFC, the carcinogenic perfume, and...meddling in politics. They can lie all they want, but nobody is really so stupid as to believe them. Just read their internal memos, which are available on the Web. They deserve to lose their non-profit status immediately. They have clearly violated the terms of the IRS rules. How arrogant to think that they could get away with this.

4

carhughes General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/04/2012

Horrible decision-making based around a political agenda, spearheaded by Brinker and Handel, both hell bent on causing as much damage to Planned Parenthood, affecting 20% of American women that PP serves. SGK foundation's recent actions prove they favor politics and militant political agendas of a few niche groups over the health and welfare of millions of women, who need medical and health assistance--often lifesaving.

6

chilipepper137 Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/04/2012

Will not volunteer again - this organization cares more about Christian demagoguery than ensuring broad availability of breast cancer screenings. Let's walk to raise awareness of *that* !

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10

joeleeyetter Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 1

02/04/2012

I've donated, bought shirts, run, and worked with some sponsored agencies. The foundation has now betrayed the women it purports to serve, and for political reasons. I will never support them again.

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12

Sybilann W. Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 1

02/04/2012

Politically motivated organization that should lose its 501c3 status. Extremely low percentage of earnings actually devoted to research. Bullies smaller organizations seeking to provide care to women.

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6

Ellenova Donor

Rating: 1

02/04/2012

I know so many people who like myself gave time sweat and money to this organization in the belief that they wanted to help all women beat breast cancer. Now I find out that they are choosing not to fund one of the most accessible screening facilities for those in need. This is not responsible stewardship of the public trust. This is reprehensible and abusive to those whose hard work and generosity were offered based on your previous operating standards. We will find other organizations to support. Shame on you and your board of directors.

12

impel2 Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/04/2012

I gave so much time, energy, and raised thousands of dollars for this organization - for ALL women, not just some. This debacle was obviously political, the apologies obviously fake, and I feel my trust is broken. I had no problem walking in the 3-Day alongside people who believed differently than I do about other issues, but I have a major problem when it comes to giving care to only certain privileged groups of people. I don't care if SGK says it's not about politics - they MADE it about politics. I will no longer support them. Hard lessons suck, don't they?

1

CecilSaxon Volunteer

Rating: 5

02/04/2012

I love SGK, funding of Planned parenthood is stupid. PP could save money spent on abortions and provide many more preventative services.

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ktrivedi Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/04/2012

As a cancer survivor I supported SGK because I felt it had the interests of helping all women with early detection and hopefully a cure. Now I find out that its Board of Directors have a right-wing agenda and even worse, their financial statements indicate thta a large amount of their funding is spent on paid employees and advertising, not in direct funding of research or organizations such as Planned Parenthood who provide services to women in need of health care. As a volunteer in another national non-profit that operates by turning 95% of our revenue back to direct community services, I find this appalling. I won't be sending SGK any money in the future!

5

Bug Menot Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 2

02/04/2012

Political agenda exposed and hints of more to come under closer scrutiny. One needs to look at 2011 annual report. Does not seem as favorable as 2010. This site seems to include PR under expenditures directly for the cause. No charity is doing a good job that isn't spending 80-85% on the true mission.

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10

hypnotoad Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

Susan G. Komen has shown their political ties, putting religion and politics before the health of women. Having lost close friends and family to breast cancer, I've obviously been a huge supporter of SGK in the past. While I am thankful that the decision against Planned Parenthood has been reversed, I fear it may simply be lip service in an effort to stop the massive outcry against SGK. Furthermore, those responsible for the decision against Planned Parenthood still sit on the board of Susan G Komen. Without major change within the organization, their image is permanently tainted. My donations and time will be redirected to Planned Parenthood and other, ethical organizations (Doctor's Without Borders, etc).

1

SandyLamb Donor

Rating: 2

02/03/2012

My friend, a pro-life advocate, walked 60 miles in Seattle and raised $2500 for this charity. I now hear that you contribute money to Planned Parenthood. What in the world does that have to do with breast cancer? I can no longer donate with my conscience intact and I am sure my friend will not walk again.

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jojojo85 Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

This should say "past donor." Even though you reversed your decision, I will NEVER, EVER support your organization. You've shown your true colors. I'm 26, so I would have a lot of years of contributions ahead of me too. My hard-earned cash is going to Planned Parenthood. They are actually THERE for women when we need them the most, and without judgement too.

2

dick.duronio General Member of the Public

Rating: 2

02/03/2012

Good idea to reverse your decision. Unfortunately, the right wing reactionaries on your board remain.

3

RaceOver Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

You lost sight of your mission which is to fight breast cancer. Wading into the denial rights to women is just silly.

4

Besue Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

There are no politics in breast cancer. Because several close friends have died from breast cancer, I gave money to the SGK Foundation through friends doing the walk for a cure. However, I am dismayed to learn that they are politically motivated in their grants. I ask that Karen Handel, a politician who doesn't seem able to change her hat, step down from her position with Komen. Sue Bishop

4

thayer44 Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

Letting petty politics get in the way of helping women is not something that a responsible charity should allow. I'll no longer be supporting their walks for the cure. I'd rather give my money to an organization that puts women's health above politics.

2

lgibgirl General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

Well now that SBK has changed their mind. Largely because "Money Talks," bull S_ _ _ walks. Are you all going to change your mind and tell everyone how great that organization is.

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Patti9 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

I have walked for Susan Koman, I have donated but I will not in the future. They lost their way when they allowed politics to cloud their mission. Our government has become dysfunctional due to right wing politics who have tried to "bully" their agenda. There is no place in healthcare for bullies!

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notime Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

Never again will Komen get donations from me. And all those pink ribbon products, forget it, if there is an alternative product, that is what I will buy. Yes, you reversed your politically motivated decision, but I want to support an organization that serves women, regardless of what the politicians say or do. Planned Parenthood gets all of my donations from now on.

3

disturbed Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

Frankly, it doesn't matter what the politics of sbk are. The point is that there should not be any politics period in an organzation like this. First they cave in to the right wing crazies then two days later to the left wing reactionaries. If you are in favor of pph then give them your money directly. If not, then give to another organzation - anyone but sbk. They can no longer be trustedt to manage my donations.

2

zooeykai Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

The organization clearly does not have clear goals or strong leaders. The fact that they pulled funding from Planned Parenthood, an organization that provides lifesaving healthcare to women in poor and under-served communities, was a politically driven decision. It showed that they lack conviction in what was supposed to be their core mission of saving women's lives. Now, they have changed their decision, again due to political and media pressure. This was the right thing to do, but it again shows that the organization is being poorly managed.

3

NYCwalker Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

I have heard of mission drift, but this is mission hijacking! I think the market for pink baubles is saturated and my money will go to more focused organizations.

7

AndThenTheyCame4Me Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

I will NEVER give anything to this organization again. I feel so used and abused. How they could've allowed themselves to be taken over by political extremists is beyond comprehension. I have donated money to Planned Parenthood today in the name of all women who simply want dignity to make their own choices about their bodies and not have anyone else tell them what they can or can not do. We will never go back regardless of how hard the zealots push us.

1

bend101 Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

Sad to see a charity I've supported over the years make such a bad decision. The executives and the board of directors ought to resign and make room for new people. Restoring funding to Planned Parenthood is the right move, but I've lost confidence in the current leadership.

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swilson4301 Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

What a disappointing and disgusting display of right wing nut politics this week. I am so sorry I ever supported SGK. The more I read about the organization the more repulsed I am. Never again. My $$ will go directly to PP from now on.

2

ANT1971 Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

No longer willing to help a cause that does not support women no matter what your religious belief is. I will support PP directly. Shame on you SGK and the overpaid executives that run you.

2

Matthewthompson Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

This charity is expressing political opinions which has no place in healthcare of women. No more money!!

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teachcolover General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

Nancy Brinker, head of this racket, pays herself 450k a year, courtesy of your donations. She's a multi-millionaire now, thanks to the generosity of donors. But she's not selfish, she's been contributing many hundreds of thousands of dollars to the far-right - the RNC, George W. Bush, even Rick Santorum.

1

A Collins General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

Komen's good will was built over years and squandered overnight by right wing extremism. Nice work. And those responsible are STILL on the board?

3

wagenaara Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

This is outrageous. Here we have a major non-profit, taking on the political agenda of a few, destroying the ability to advance what they say is the main goal. We want to know. Who on the board or in the executive wing is connected to the anti-abortion folks? And using that influence? Have they been dismissed? How was this connection not disclosed? I urge all to discontinue contributions to this organization, and choose another, or show your disapproval by giving to Planned Parenthood instead--they are the ones on the front line providing health care to the millions of women who otherwise get no care.

1

inklake General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

Fire Karen Handel. She hurts your ability to raise money for a good cause.

2

Slhadams General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

Politics should never trump fighting cancer. You lost sight of your mission.

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Sarah48 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

So disgusted with SGK for abandoning low-income women. Shady, shady, shady. Even though they have reversed their stance on funding PP, it's clear that conservative politics will continue to guide their charity. Peace out SGK - I've jumped ship!

5

HeatherMaurer Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

I will no longer be donating to this sham of a "charity". How dare you put thousands of women at risk just to fulfill your conservative boards' politics! CANCER DOES NOT CARE ABOUT POLITICS. I will be donating to Planned Parenthood directly now, and will be boycotting any Komen fundraising efforts, events, and products, as well as their sponsors.

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Carrie T. General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

Watch how carefully they worded the so-called apology. They are not committing to provide future $. My money will now go to other charities. Also boycotting their corporate sponsors.

3

southpaw150 Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

I've supported Susan G. Komen for the Cure previously, but now will not support them and will actively campaign for people to support Livestrong instead for several reasons. First and foremost, Susan Komen's sister, CEO of her foundation Nancy Brinker, takes a $500,000+ annual salary which is funded by donations to SKG, while usurping SKG's name and memory for profit. Second, SKG uses donations to sue and strongarm anyone using the phrase "For the Cure" for other causes to raise awareness and fund research for breast cancer and other diseases. Finally, SKG has politicized their organization by discontinuing their support of Planned Parenthood. I feel terribly for Susan G. Komen that her name has been sullied by the actions of her sister and the SKG for the Cure organization. Please support Livestrong, the American Cancer Society, LLS or ANY OTHER organization that uses their funds for cancer research, not to politicize and pad the pockets of their executives.

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SupportWomensRights General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

I will not give one thin dime to this organization until they get rid of Karen Handler, Nancy Brinker and the entire board for voting for this idiocy. Not to mention that they've haven't reversed their decision to cut funding for orgs that do stem cell research.

They cut off funding this year to the following cancer research centers:

1) Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
2) The University of Kansas Medical Center
3) The US National Cancer Institute
4) The Society for Women's Health Research and Yale University.

If they restore this funding and get back to trying to HELP SOLVE THE DAMN CANCER EPIDEMIC then and only then we should lift the boycott on this group.

3

Noni Three Donor

Rating: 3

02/03/2012

I have walked in the past and supported SGK with donations but no longer. They say they were not influenced by right wing politics, however they also quietly defunded stem cell research to several major medical schools and universities...Johns Hopkins, Yale, etc...sort of makes it look like they do have a political agenda. If you really pay attention, they spend way to much money on fund raising and marketing anyway. Nancy Brinker makes several hundred thousand dollars a year in salary, I believe. She is incredibly wealthy. Why not forgo the salary? She certainly doesn't need it. My money will go directly to the charities I deem worthy from now on. I was getting really sick of the whole pink thing anyway!!!

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Citizen Dick Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

I realize now that all my years of support to this organization were a mistake. I ran in races on their behalf and supported others who have as well. Their pulling funds from Planned Parenthood would have resulted in less poor women being tested for breast cancer directly causing them to die. I don't have words for how sick that is. When they got caught the issued a BS non-apology. Never getting a dime of my money again. I would give zero stars if that was possible.

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Deb Porter Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

I am outraged that the Susan G. Komen foundation has decided to cut off funding for Planned Parenthood, and I am no longer going to donate to them. This is a political not medical decision. Deb Porter

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3

NOdonations2SGK Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

Do NOT donate to SGK.. most of your donations do NOT go to research but into the companies deep pockets and advertisements. Not to mention they do not care about the vast majority of women.. the underprivledged. They deserve the funding too not just those who can afford health insurance. Their actions are disgusting.

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seattleslew98105 General Member of the Public

Rating: 2

02/03/2012

I looked into this charity after it severed ties with Planned Parenthood only to reverse itself the next day when it realized that it impacted its image and hence donations. In the meantime, I looked at its 2010 federal tax return. It raised $209 million in revenue in 2010 BUT only paid out $76 million to the charitable purpose it was established for. That's about 36 cents on the dollar. Meanwhile, board members and executives are living the high life. The CEO Nancy Brinker gets paid a cool $417,171 plus whatever perks that goes along with it. The former CEO Hala Moddelmog got paid $277,864 for doing no work whatsoever. A golden parachute perhaps? It's like donating money to Goldman Sachs.

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Fran Jones General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

I think they are just out for the money. I really don't think they have accomplished anything at all. As a cancer survivor I am very angry at how they do all this fundraising and never show anything for it. I certainly don't think they deserve a 4 star rating. I think all the money that people send them could be better spent.

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Sarah.R General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

I am very disappointed that they caved to pressure. I thought Susan G. Komen made an excellent choice in defunding Planned Parenthood. PP does not provide mammograms or other breast cancer related health services to women, so why should SGK support them? Letting the money go where it's actually needed would be a good decision!

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dandlbashor General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

The heads of this organization don't seem to follow their true mission and give in to the liberal media wrath. They have shown themselves not to be true fighters to the end against cancer, but just one more charity that wants to get all it can get and damn the donors and benifactors/survivors morals.

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5

David68 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

Great cause, poorly led and run organization. Sad when people loose focus on what is important for personal agendas outside of the cause

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Sarah47 Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

I stopped donating to this group when I saw that they weren't run all that well (too much overhead cost vs. the amount actually donated). I'm glad that I did since their recent stunt of pulling money from Planned Parenthood really upset me. Shame on them! What cowards, too. I'll be sending my money to groups that don't discriminate like Doctors Without Borders, thank you.

8

peteroehrich Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

Have donated to this organization for years but will no longer support them based on their politicizing what they support. I'm a conservative Repulican and I find it outrageous that they have decided to no longer support Planned Parenthood. I'll give my money to the American Cancer Institute instead.

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5

WriterGirl61 Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

That the Komen Foundation would play politics with women's health is reprehensible. As someone from a family peppered with breast cancer survivors - who mercifully found their disease early through proper screening - I will never, EVER give Komen a single dime again.

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Art Nesten Donor

Rating: 5

02/03/2012

Thank you for your excellent care for the health of women and for your work in pursuit of a cure for breast cancer. It is saddening to see the vindictiveness of politically motivated individuals piling on 1-star reviews for your organization on baseless, ignorant, and hypocritical grounds ("SGK is politically motivated!"). SGK, not merely despite but in part because of its suspension of funding for organizations like PP currently under congressional investigation for misuse of funds, continues to serve the health of women with integrity and excellence in organization practice. SGK is a 1-star quality organization? Really? The pain and suffering of cancer victims will be on the heads of 1-star reviewers if their reviews actually impact the ability of SGK to seek a cure for breast cancer. Why don't these reviewers simply ensure PP spends its money as they are legally and ethically obligated to do? Oh right: this is just politics. No wonder our political system is so corrupt and captive to special interests. People are too petty and short-sighted to act otherwise.

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6

sjacobs83 Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

Komen not only caved in to right wing pressure, but then they decided to lie about it! You are doing a great disservice to your cause by letting politics hurt women's access to cancer screenings. Shame! I have an idea. If Komen is really so short on cash that they defund Planned Parenthood, how about they fire 1-2 of their CEOs who earn $459,000 a year?? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komen_Foundation#Use_of_funds

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serenitystolen Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

I watched my mother battle Breast Cancer and since then both of us have supported this charity. Pulling funding from PP just because they also provide services such as abortion and pulling money from stem sell research show's that they have forgot what they were fighting for. The only thing they have accomplished pulling funding from PP is leaving women, like myself, with no way to get screenings. Neither of us will every donate a cent to this organization again.

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Peep L. Client Served

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

Planned Parenthood does over 700 000 breast cancer examinations per year. It's abysmal you bring politics in this and deny the care for women. You sacrificed your cause for Republican dollars? How awful. Pink ribbon means now that I will avoid these products at all costs.

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letourneau.joe Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

Pulling funding from PP is an act of anti-humanitarianism. PP supports a large portion of undeserved people. In some cases, the people who used PP for preventative, life saving exams, it was their only access point to these services. The SKF is not for the benefit of the people, they now have a new role in playing a political game.

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fireloch Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

I helped with one of their Runs for the Cure. But after their choice to pull stem cell research and funding from PP, I will no longer be supporting this group or buying any products with their propaganda. I was also shocked that they have political contributions equal to what they pulled. To me, this means this is no longer a charity. It's just another Super-Pac. And if I want to donate to a political campaign I will do so. Not be tricked into doing it, thinking I'm helping research.

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eddie52 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

02/03/2012

I applaud this organization for pulling funding from Planned Parenthood. Please do not cave in to pressure from the public, but stand true to the convictions that led you to this controversial decision. Yes, Planned Parenthood has services other than providing abortions and has helped countless people by such services. But the truth is that they are killing unborn children. Would you support a murderer because he helped his wife by paying for a mammogram? Is he a totally evil person without any moral principles? No! He is still a murderer and must be punished. Think about it.

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2

ze42005 Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

This organization is a Fraud. They pretend to care about women's heath, but are really a politcal rightwing organization. They do not care about poor women -- just advancing a righwing agenda. Their mission statement is a fraud, and I want my money back!

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mjeff Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

This is utter non-sense!! This organization should be held accountable for its actions no one donated money based on political beliefs or ties. For this organization to side with a Christian conservative group is outrageous!

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Mark34 Donor

Rating: 5

02/03/2012

The decision by this wonderful charity to focus on cancer instead of all women's issues had to be hard, but demonstrates a group sticking to its roots and its mission. The backlash against this is sad and misguided. Think again folks about what this charity is for - its name and mission to not mention all women''s issues, it names breast cancer. I hail the leadership for its courage to stick to its mission and focus.

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3

sheltiebrat Volunteer

Rating: 5

02/03/2012

Planned Parenthood is a $1 billion-per-year enterprise, Komen’s annual budget approaches $100 million. The discontinuing of some $600,000 in grants from the latter to the former will not mean a mass of women go unscreened, as Planned Parenthood does not do any screening other than hands on....with their hands. Why does that require even $1 that could be spent on mammograms? Not just "referrals" to mammograms, which, if a low income customer with need to be paid for, NOT by Planned Parenthood. Go figure.

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rev.ritchie General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

This is a right-wing nut-job organization that is more interested in politics than helping women in need. They are hurting poor uninsured women, and they don't care! They absolutely don't need our support. Give your money elsewhere. Did you know that Brinker is a huge Bush fundraiser (she raised millions for him), and that Karen Handel is a Palin-endorsed politico who openly stated that her mission is to stop PP? Think twice before you give them even a penny.

3

Richard25 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

Decision not to support planned parenthood breast cancer screenings means more women will suffer and die. There is no way I will support this.

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3

Paula D. General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

02/03/2012

Great organization with values! Spreading the word about a very dangerous cancer - helping save lives!

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2

drwas Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

SGK won't see another dime from me! This is shameful!

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Esther R. General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

I can't in good conscience support this organization after their reversal on giving to Planned Parenthood. I thought their desire was to fulfill their fiduciary duty to their donors by not funding grant applications made by organizations under investigation. I guess they don't really care about their donors after all.

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Charlotte MacLeay General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

I stopped donating to SGK when they did not heed my requests for only one solicitation per year - hate to see money wasted on mulitple mailings when I only give once per year - and when they sued another organization for using similar slogans and/or pink ribbons to raise funds for breast cancer - why would you waste money on that lawsuit when both of your organizations' goals are to decrease breast cancer deaths? They have dug themselves deeper into my doghouse now by withdrawing support for Planned Parenthood's breast care program - a program that saves lives of women who may have no affordable alternative for screening and care.

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2

paulsong Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

I am very disappointed in SGK Foundation. Pulling support for Planned Parenthood under the cloak of trying to streamline your mission is a farce. The organization has clearly caved in to the radical Christian agenda and in doing so is throwing poor women under the bus. Shame on you SGK, Planned Parenthood will get my money from now on.

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mta2266 Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

SGK is not a charitable organization anymore. It seems like they care more about their ideology of right wing politics. My donations stop from today.

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2

artstufff General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

I used to run for the cure, but no more. Since SGK has defunded Planned Parenthood for support of breast cancer screenings, I cannot in good conscience do anything to support SGK. Their decision deprives women of life saving screenings. That doesn't sound "charitable," or even humanitarian to me. I won't support your anti-woman agenda. Good bye SGK.

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3

Terradea Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

SGK is not a charitable organization; it is a Christian Right/Republican Conservative money making machine designed to enrich its top executives and help push propaganda. It cares very little for women (as evidenced by its actions, including cutting funding for Planned Parenthood) and it's "pro-life" pretext is absurd. I will NEVER volunteer for this organization again, nor will I give my money to other volunteers.

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Erica8 Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

This organization cut funds to Planned Parenthood as the result of pressure from right-wingers. To deny women care under the guise of being an organization that helps women with breast cancer is reprehensible. I strongly urge people NOT to donate money here. I was a long-term donor, but they will never see another dime from me.

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2

JoJose General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

02/03/2012

Thank you SGK! I'll be donating more to your non-profit this year! Keep up the good work!

5

Barbara51 Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

wish i could leave less than one for an org that lies to women about how they spend their money--its leaders get rich and women's health gets pennies on the dollar!

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Karma456 Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

No more donations for Susan G Komen coming from me. They have completely lost focus of what is important and I hope that people instead choose to give to a REAL charity.

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Richard K. General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

Cancer is not a political football. Komen management has shown disregard for their own mission statement in regard to Planned Parenthood. Additionally, a relatively small percentage of the donations to this organization make it into research.

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5

Roy Bossingham General Member of the Public

Rating: 2

02/03/2012

This organization clearly puts politics and gameplaying above the needs of its clients -- judging from both current events and from their long-term efforts to prevent serious research into the environmental causes of cancer. Put your money elsewhere.

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5

Oigen General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

I had only praise about this foundation, until I have found out that they succumbed to Christian propaganda and would rather see women suffer and die. How could anyone support a far-wing Christian fundamentalist foundation which is now more interested in things that have no connection to their stated purpose? Please donate your money to foundations and NGO's that are worthy.

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Linda Z. Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

As an RN i am appalled at the SGK foundation's politically motivated right wing decision (influenced by their new right to life radical right wing VP) to defund Planned Parenthood - an institution with a long and respected history of caring for poor, uninsured and underinsured women who count on PP for their yearly breast exams and mammograms. Don't lie to us - we've read the article in the Atlantic. We know the truth about WHY this came about - it was an entirely political decision - not one based on women's health. Your organization has been taken over by right to life advocates who are out to destroy Planned Parenthood and who care nothing about women or women's health. You're new rules were written specifically to take advantage of the witchunt of an investigation sponsored by Cliff Sterns, Rep. FL. http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2012/02/who-is-rep-cliff-stearns-the-man-behind-the-komen-decision/252469/ http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/02/top-susan-g-komen-official-resigned-over-planned-parenthood-cave-in/252405/

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Jeanie Larson Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

I have been a long time donor and volunteer, but no more. By cutting funding to Planned Parenthood, they have made it clear that politics are more important than women's healthcare. This is not about "duplicative services"! Planned Parenthood provides vital services to a segment of the population that has no other healthcare choice. This is a slap in the face to those of us who have supported SGK and believed in SGK for years. Sorry Ms. Brinker, I'm not buying your explanation. These are women who were it not for Planned Parenthood may not ever get a referral for a mammogram. They cannot afford medical care. Obviously, you are not in touch with the growing number of women in poverty and their healthcare issues. I will no longer be a donor OR a volunteer. Sad.

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4

rojda Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

I will not support the foundation anymore and will stop participating in their fund raisers. Clearly they are not interested in helping women with breast cancer.

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5

felixcatus Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

This foundation has a high internal expenses to revenue ratio, but we put up with this for many years as we thought we were making contributions to women's health and getting visibility on the cause of breast cancer. We have donated to Komen in the past, but I am now afraid my dollars were used in lobbying for causes I do not support and for high salaries for people with extreme views about women's health. Finally, Komen's flap defunding breast screening at Planned Parenthood made me realize that their neutrality has been compromised and I wouldn't be surprised if they start supporting the disproved notion of the link between abortion and breast cancer that so much pleases the extreme American right. If Komen reduces their internal expenses (salaries, lobbying) and maintains their scientific neutrality, I would be willing to reconsider my rating.

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5

LauraBDG Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

Very disappointed that they should choose to put small-minded politics above the health of lower income women. I feel like they've taken my money and used to to make a political statement that I do not approve of.

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April A. General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

02/03/2012

Your goal to help women in need has not changed! Thank you for your continued financial support of organizations which provide mammograms directly to women who can not afford them!

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mtzjotz Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

To find out that my donation goes to further a political agenda rather than to make sure as many women as possible get the health care and screenings they need is shocking. The Susan G. Komen foundation will get not a penny more of my money. If I could give them no stars, that's what I'd do. What a disappointment!

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Mr India General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

This is not a time or venue for politicking and the Susan G. Komen foundation is doing exactly that. It's a pity for America that the discourse is being hijacked by propaganda.

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greg.clark.ssa General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

And, if you can stomach listening to what the SGK has to say for itself, see video of MSNBC interview at SGK website. And feel free to leave a comment!
@3:59. Mitchell: "Look at your Facebook page. Your Facebook page has people cutting pink ribbons in half."
@4:04. Brinker: "All I can tell you is that the responses we're getting are very, very favorable."
"Very, very favorable"?! Yeah, right. Peruse the SGK Facebook page, dear reader, and see for yourself. Given Brinker's obvious and blatant mischaracterization of Facebook comments, why should anyone believe her other claims?
https://www.facebook.com/#!/susangkomenforthecure?sk=wall

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boscobiscotti Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

I am sad that I have sponsored walkers in the race for the cure. Never again. They spend as much on "awareness" as "research" and now, they are cutting funds for breast exams which are critical in cancer prevention. My sister in law has breast cancer and they have raised 6000 to donate in her name. I just donated to planned parenthood today so they can continue to offer free breast exams to women who cant afford them. In this economic bad time it is so sad to see a great organization like SGK make such a terrible mistake.

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joshua.lottich General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

Shameful and Disgusting, words fail me at how to describe the transparently anti-choice political message that SGK is now promoting.

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Mrs M. D Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

02/03/2012

Susan G. Komen have done a courageous thing to step away from funding an organization that has veered away from responsible work in the area of women's health. They realized that what Planned Parenthood has become is not what they stand for and so have pulled the plug. If people had any real desire to help, vilifying Susan G. Komen Foundation is sadly misguided. Planned Parenthood do not do mammograms but only physical examinations, which has been stated not to be an effective screening for breast cancer. Planned Parenthood has been found to be a compromised organized, period. And even been found to be complicit in promoting underage sex and human trafficking http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU4j8b1mMG4

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brennanolan Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

Nancy Brinker & Karen Handel have abused & sullied Susan G. Komen's legacy, violating the first sentence in the Susan G. Komen Mission Statement, which reads: "Nancy G. Brinker promised her sister that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever." Apparently, funding stem cell research and Planned Parenthood falls outside of Brinker + Handel's narrow scope of "everything...to end breast cancer forever." Brinker has been utilizing SGK as an NGO-approved lobbying firm, funneling charitable donations intended for breast cancer preventative care & research to special interests groups, staunchly opposing policy that would protect and enforce health measures favorable to SGK's errant Mission Statement.

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ckmerta Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

Shame on you, Susan G. Komen Foundation! Because of you, young women like me are now unable to get affordable breast cancer screening exams at the only place that will offer them to us. It's so hard for me to believe that an organization claiming to be a crusader for women would bow down to political nut jobs in order to appease them. I will never donate to your organization again.

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Elizabeth45 Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

This organization has seriously compromised its reputation by aligning with extreme right-wing political organizations attempting to shut down Planned Parenthood. Their action would have shut down a major source of breast cancer screenings and hurt thousands of women.

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3

Doug B. Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

SGK is a disgrace. I feel cheated and betrayed by this organization for the money I've donated and the walk-a-thons I've participated in. Clearly they have no regard for women's health. They would rather use their huge coffers to play politics -- and in to play politics with extremist Republicans to further the interests of big pharmaceutical companies. What's more shameful is this seems to have been going on since as early as 2002! Shame on you, SGK. You insult my mother and sister-in-law who are both survivors of breast cancer and have worked hard to raise money for you.

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jenniferhodges918 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

SGK has sold out. I no longer believe their goal is find a cure for breast cancer. Their goal now is to make as much money exploiting women who've died of cancer, are fighting cancer, have survived cancer and who are scared of getting it. I don't believe they really give a damn if we all die from it as long as they can wring a nickel out of it. I will support Planned Parenthood. I will never donate another dime to SKG or any product with that name on it.

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luv2pole Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

Not another walk. Not another dime. It is now revealed that the people behind this "charity" are willing watch poor women die in order to advance their ideology. I wish i could take back my EOY donation. I started a new annual tradition today and donated to Planned Parenthood. I urge all to do the same. Lives are at risk.

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Richa M. Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

Without Planned Parenthood thousands of women would have nowhere to go for gynecological care, various medication, the hepatitis a and B vaccines, breast exams etc etc.

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Bonnie15 Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

With the decision to defund grants for PP breast cancer screening, this Foundation has veered far from the stated mission. The hiring of Karen Handel, who campaigned on defunding PP during her unsuccessful run for Gov. of GA, belies the spin that the new policy is anything other than an intentional targeting of PP. This foundation has moved from a charity to a political entity and no longer deserves our support.

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Skb4355 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

I am deeply upset by the board members of the Susan G. Komen foundation for their removal of funding for Planned Parenthood. I vow to never support the Susan G. Komen foundation, its affiliates, or its endorsers. Shame on them for bowing in the face of this religious war. Shame on them for discriminating against those in need.

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desertsolousa General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation is a quasi-political (conservative, Republican and anti-choice) organization operating under the guise of funding breast cancer research. It's funding decisions and priorities appear positioned to appeal to vehemently anti-choice organizations and and cultivate political influence and power within conservative political circles. Don't be fooled by the costly and massive branding campaigns and (now dwindling) corporate sponsors. If you're interested in funding breast cancer research and prevention, look to donate to other national organizations and regional/local healthcare providers.

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2

jenny1984 Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

I used to believe that Susan G. Komen foundation truly wanted to increase access to early detection of breast cancer. It is the first bullet point in their impact statement. This increased access was why I volunteered my time because a few family members have had to rely on mammograms provided through local clinics or Planned Parenthood. However, they have shown that they are not truly interested in that with their decision to cut funding for Planned Parenthood on the excuse that Planned Parenthood isn't directly doing the exams. This is just an excuse. This foundation was scared that it would be tainted by an politically motivated smear investigation into Planned Parenthood and has decided that the health of low income women is not as important. I will never volunteer for them again.

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3

windwardguy46 Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

No longer will I give a penny to this greedy, useless, far right, fleecing organization. I am on a mission to tell my friends, neighbors, and family not to run in their races, not to contribute, and to give instead to the National Breast Cancer Coalition. Too much "pink" donated money ends up in the hands of the management, and not enough to actual research for a genuine cure. This week we have discovered Komen is just another nutty, far-right fleecing machine.

kevinlarkin9 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

You should have kept funding Planned Parenthood. Terrible mistake on your part.

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velos General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

My wife works with some women engaged in high profile fund raising and sponsorship. Told her about the events of the last few days and she scheduled a meeting for me to tell the entire group. If I can sink a few hundred thou to Susan Komen foundation I'm gonna do it and ask that they spend their funds elsewhere...

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David67 Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

I thought you were a bi-partisan organization that cared more about women than fundamentalist religion? My time and money will instead go toward alternate organizations that fight cancer. I hope that millions across our nation do the same. Shame on you!

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mretter Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

Former donor here. I will no longer support this foundation. It has placed politics before the lives of women. Thanks to its despicable defunding of Planned Parenthood, thousand of women may die. The pink ribbon is now soiled with the excrement of the far-right. PINK STINKS!

wdlvjs Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

A great idea that became a political joke. Don't give them a penny!

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gadewan Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

An ostensible breast cancer org. defunds MAMMOGRAMS? WTF? Send your money to someone who cares about women, not these self aggrandizing grief ghouls. They exist to take your money and leave you high and dry.

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Thrjd Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

I am disgusted that my donations has gone toward an organization with a political agenda instead of helping women.

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tnds810 Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

This organization should be ashamed of itself. I will no longer support it . and I will advise all of my friends and family to do the same.

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drrod Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

I am a long time supporter of SGK since a dear friend died of breast cancer many years ago. I can no longer support this charity after their current decision to not provide financial support for poor women get screening through Planned Parenthood. I hate to see a once great charity become such a pariah.

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kate56489 Donor

Rating: 1

02/03/2012

I have been a long time supporter of Komen. That stops today. For shame.

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Hope G. Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I have donated personally and participated in Komen walks in the past but their recent actions have given me cause to question the integrity of the organization. I will no longer support Komen in any way because any organization that puts politics over women's health doesn't deserve my support. I am thankful and grateful for all the health practitioners at Planned Parenthood. When I couldn't afford healthcare, they were there for me as they are for so many other lower income women. They have been willing to take the heat to help all women who need their services...Komen on the other had, is willing to compromise women's health for a political agenda.

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roblicsw Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

A great organization has a cancer at its core - politics. SGK's attempt to sanitize its policy about canceling support to recipients "under investigation" is phony on its face. Look into their "policy". You'll find it's vague and oh so conveniently triggered by another politically motivated attack on PP.

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charleysfarm General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Since Komen stopped grants to Planned Parenthood I have learned about the other areas they have meddled in. For instance they stopped research on howenviromental toxins may influence breast cancer. And they wont fund stem cell research for breast cancer. There are too many biases in how they use the money I send them. I will look for a foundation that is more open minded and truely cares for the plight of all women even those that are poor.

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ashlieeexoxo Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I will never again support the Susan G. Komen foundation. I will give all my donations to planned parenthood and other groups who support women regardless of their pro-life or pro-choice decisions.

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Scott N. General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Komen caved to REPUBLICAN POLITICS cutting funding for Planned Parenthood that provided nearly 170,000 clinical breast exams and resulted in 6,400 referrals for mammograms. In 2011 alone, grants from Komen provided Planned Parenthood with roughly $650,000 in funding for breast cancer prevention, screening, and education. According to a recent statement by Komen, “In some areas of the U.S., our affiliates have determined a Planned Parenthood clinic to be the best or only local place where women can receive breast health care.” ALL THAT HAS BEEN CUT OFF BASED UPON Komen's CARE FOR THE REPUBLICAN AGENDA rather than CARE FOR DISADVANTAGED WOMEN.

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Kevin H. Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I have given money to the Komen Breast Cancer Foundation every year for a long time. I have volunteered on its behalf. I have run in its races. No more -- and never again. From now on, I will dedicate my time and money to Planned Parenthood. Shame on the Foundation for caving to right-wingers who couldn't care less about women's health.

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throwback1986 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I've run the SGK 5K for 15 years. Not again. Planned Parenthood gets my $$$.

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zpal Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I formerly supported this organization since breast cancer is an issue that touches people and families from all walks of life.Unfortunately I cannot support an organization that reduces services in the name of blatant pandering to a religious minority. No more pink ribbons here, my donation will go to better run charities.

dalec General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

used to go out of my way to purchase goods with the SGK logo, so a part of my proceeds would go to the foundation. Because of their cowardice and pandering to groups who oppose women's rights, I shall be discontinuing this practice. Shameful behavior from a politicized non-profit.

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Cindisho Donor

Rating: 5

02/02/2012

Why on earth would anyone who really cares about women's health, object to this wonderful foundation (devoted to finding a cure to breast cancer) ceasing to fund an organization that commends abortion --- when studies indicate that women who have aborted have higher instances of breast cancer? As a donor, it was a great relief to know that the Komen Foundation is no longer regifting my dollars to another organization that is unrelated to its mission. I look forward to walking this year and to supporting others commited to beating breast cancer!

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kwk in okc Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I hope that Charity Navigator will reevaluate this organization. They have proven this week that they are not a charitable organization. SGK is just another corporate political front group for the RepubliCON party. My wife and I have donated in the past, but NEVER again. Don't waste your money on this organization. Donate to Planned Parenthood directly.

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Angel2781 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

How can Komen claim to care about women when they pulled all of their breast exam funding from Planned Parenthood? Isn't the point to put aside our differences to cure breast cancer? Planned Parenthood is the only option for many women given the cost of health care--it's such a shame that Komen is letting religion and politics get in the way of prevention and care. From now on I'll donate to Planned Parenthood and not Komen to support women's health--not an agenda.

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AvisPlover General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I donate to Planned Parenthood and other organizations supporting women. I never did understand how pink ribbons and races helped women--too much overhead. Give your money to Planned Parenthood or directly to organizations--universities and hospitals--doing research to find a cure. These people have proven they do not really care about women.

1

lpcauble General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I've never quite been able to accept this foundation. I was always a little leery with all the pink promotional items they had. And where was all the money going? Doesn't seem like we are that much ahead in our eradication of breast cancer. That's probably a bonus for big pharma.

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3

Carolyn16 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I could kick myself for having supported SGK in the past. Never again, not one more dime. Donated to PP this morning!

1

James Thomas Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

It is truly sad that the Komen Foundation has chosen to politicize women's health care. It's now clear that they care more about pleasing the right wing than about saving lives. I am so disappointed.

5

bexa.raven Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I was almost done with SGK with their refusal to support stem cell research in their search for the "cure." They still accept $$ from chemical companies that produce the products that cause estrogenic effects in women that may lead to cancer! What are they curing? They only put 30 cents out of every dollar to research now...it's all about the bucks. Just another corporation.

2

jbmahaffie General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

This outfit totally politicized women's health care, invalidating their putative mission to help women

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2

nicksorrells General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I am not comfortable with their recent decisions regarding the funding of women's services.

3

Hubba General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Now pro-cancer and anti-woman. Doesn't deserve one star, but this site does not allow a rating of no stars.

3

Mike36 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I am the son, brother, grand son and boyfriend of breast cancer survivors. However, I was raised by a single mother with two sisters and am the father of three daughters. I was a Planned Parenthood volunteer for five years. My money and my time will now go to PP full time. I will be protesting at the next Komen Cancer walk. I encourage you to send your money and your time to help Planned Parenthood give help to low income women. Without their help some of the women in my life would not be here today.http://www.plannedparenthood.org/about-us/newsroom/press-releases/alarmed-saddened-komen-foundation-succumbing-political-pressure-planned-parenthood-launches-fun-38629.htm?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=tweet&utm_campaign=komen

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cherileigh2 Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

For the past 5 years I've walked & crewed for the Komen Philly 3-Day. Raising funds in 2011 was more challenging than ever. I have always referred to Komen as the "elephant in the cancer fundraising room". As such, some of things they engage in lately seem petty - i.e. going after small nonprofits who use "...for the cure". Yes, Komen trademarked it, but come on. Never once did those I approached for support bring up the Planned Parenthood connection. Rather, they questioned why Komen was wasting it's time going after smaller nonprofits and admin. salaries. The sanctimonious, moralizing, way-far-right folks who want all the world to be like them (which, by the way, if it ever happened- they would just start eating each other) don't go into the neighborhoods that Planned Parenthood does. Apparently NOT EVERYBODY DESERVES A LIFETIME when Komen feels threatened enough to cave to those who think they'll earn their way into heaven by meddling in the lives and jeopardizing the health of others. Cancer runs rampant in my family... I'll be searching Guidestar for another organization to lend my volunteer support to in this particular fight for life. And I'll be giving my monetary support directly to Planned Parenthood in support of their breast health & education programs.

2

snoopdoug Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Physician who supported this organization for decades. Never again.

jumpingg Volunteer

Rating: 5

02/02/2012

It seems many of your reviewers do not understand that abortions increase the liklihood of breast cancer. As much money as SGK pulls in, why don't you open your own centers for the poor for breast and cervical cancer screenings instead of funding some of the Planned Parenthood places that also do abortion/screenings. I believe that the CEO's sister would appreciate that instead of supporting the organization that has killed 53 million Americans so far. Still funding places like Colorado means "still funding Planned Parenthood".

4

Ariel R. Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

THAT WAS A GIANT MISTAKE. I hope you ALL regret it. We sure will! -- Women.

5

jnav813 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

After what they pulled with Planned Parenthood, I will never donate to Komen again. Period.

4

Prairie logic Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

As someone with a sister, sister-in-laws, and cousins who have had breast cancer, I am appalled with the Susan G Komen Foundation's decision... And I will never donate to this organization again. And I am actually considering contacting them to demand a refund of my previous donations.

3

Eric Vogel General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

They cut free breast exams for breast cancer for planned parenthood by some stupid people wanting it stopped. They are not in touch with what they are here for, to stop breast cancer. Besides, planned parenet hood is mostly for having the baby.

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4

PatFox Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

My role should be "former donor" since the decision to defund Planned Parenthood due to the hateful policies of religious extremists and people who deny a woman the right to control her own body. SGK is even alluding to the LIE that abortions cause breast cancer. This policy is cowardly and will negatively affect women who have been receiving diagnostic and treatment services through the partnership with Planned Parenthood. About 95% of Planned Parenthood's funds go to services other than abortion. From now on, what I can afford will go directly to PP who cares more about women's health and less about dogma and political pressure.

3

mguentz General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Congratulations on taking a serious women's health issue and politicizing it. How's that working out for you?

2

dave.troopertk421 Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I'm done. This is the most perverse and despicable decision they could have ever taken. All my energies (and fund raising) will now go to charities that deserve it.

1

Charlie24 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I am appalled that SGK has put politics before women's health. As a private foundation they can chose to fund who they wish, HOWEVER to create such a sham of reason to defund Planned Parenthood is despicable. At least be honest about your mission, alignments, strategy and political agenda. I will enthusiastically continue my support to Planned Parenthood and even more enthusiastically spread the message about your hypocitical organization.

3

soundisvibration Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I'm done with the Komen Foundation. The fact they have cut off funding of breast exams in Planned Parenthood facilities shows a disregard for women. No more money, not even pocket change. I'll now donate to Planned Parenthood.

2

judiawk Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

This is now a political organization, not a women's health organization. Komen has ruined their brand and it's impossible to see how they could recover. This pr disaster will be discussed for years and years to come in business classes around the world.

3

jack51235 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

As a fellow nonprofit professional and former support of the Komen Foundation, I am absolutely disgusted by their abandonment of young and poor women. No amount of money will make up for this formerly great foundation becoming a petty front group for religious extremists and bigots.

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victorvodka Volunteer

Rating: 5

02/02/2012

As someone who dislikes women but loves embryos (I sleep with a jar containing several bathed in amniotic fluid every night), I stand tall with Komen for the Cure! They rock! Women need to have more babies and quit taking birth control. God wants us to be fruitful and multiply. If, when the rapture comes, there is any carbon left on earth that is not in the form of a human embryo, we will all go to hell.

4

JenniferB2001 Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

As a collegiate member of Zeta Tau Alpha, I spent four years fundraising for SGK. As a young adult, I volunteered and ran in Race for the Cure. Not only have a chosen NOT to continue my volunteer work with SGK, but I have donated funds to Planned Parenthood. SGK, putting politics before women's health? No THANK YOU. That is absolutely positively NOT what I thought you were about.

4

cct321 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I'm now a "former" donor/marcher. This foundation has become a corrupt tool of right wing extremists. It does very little research with the money raised and in fact has worked AGAINST what could have been very valuable research for cancer. It tries to crush other fundraising groups that dare use the term "cure" in their literature. Stick a fork in SGK. It's done.

5

donormaster Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I'm sickened and saddened that Komen stooped so low. You are clearly more interested in pursuing an ideological agenda than in actually doing the most to prevent, treat, and cure breast cancer. I've given in the past, but will never give again. Your "leadership" has revealed itself to be both immoral and incompetent. May the organization wither and die.

4

janda General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Allows political considerations to interfere with their mission.

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trilidar General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I find it SICKENING your kow-towing to religious extremists. You can try and 'spin' this however you want: you did this because of right-wing pressure. Like to prove me wrong? Bank of America (the very same company you have a branded CC with) is also under multi state and federal investigations for fraud, etc. Funny, but I apparently missed your press release about dropping them. Same for Penn State (which also recently received a very generous grant) and we all know what's going on there right now. I hope it was worth it, because you've successfully destroyed your brand. How much longer do you think it's going to be before Ford, Yoplait and your other corporate sponsors start 'abandoning ship'. None of them signed-up for a 'culture war' and you just drafted them anyway. I'd tell you good luck (because you're definately going to need it), but I honestly hope you just dry-up and go away. I hope you stand as a stark reminder to others foolish enough to follow your poor example of putting politics ahead of women's health.

4

snichols360 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

This morally bankrupt organization allows its political agenda to interfere with the funding of vital health care services for women. I used to donate but never again.

5

shockratees Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

No, just no. No to everything your foundation has chosen to stand for. You have pandered to the lowest common denominator in American politics, abandoned your cause and frankly, might as well have slapped across the face and spat on every woman (and man) who has ever volunteered for or donated to your cause.

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judybrowni Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Komen wasted 10 million dollars in legal fees last year suing small charities who used the color pink, or the phrase "for the cure." They also have stopped support for stem cell research, and are now withholding funds for low income women who need breast exams. Their executive salaries are outrageous: for instance, their CEO is given three times the salary of the CEO of Planned Parenthood, which is the largest health care agency in the country. Only 23% of donations go to cancer research -- Komen is a waste of your time and money.

3

Hawk123 Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I have participated in a lot of events to support SGK, but no more. If ever I do anything to raise money in future, not a penny for SGK. It is a disappointment that they dropped support for planned parenthood.

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6

Jill Brewster General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Do you even remember why you started this organization? Women do use PP for everyday women's health issues. I guess women who use PP for annual breast examines are no longer worthy in your eyes. Sacrafice the many to please the few should be your new motto. I will not contribute to your organization. Pink stinks!

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6

TomD General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Planned Parenthood does so much for women in need, but the only service that matters to the religious right are the abortion services. Because of this myopia, they prefer to throw the baby out with the bathwater and leave huge numbers of women in need of basic services. Komen should be better than this decision. Good lord, they're pulling Cancer Screening from low income women. I give money to the Salvation Army because they feed the poor, even though as an atheist I strongly disagree with the preaching that comes with the meal.

5

Shameonyou Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Shame on you for denying women much needed healthcare services on the basis of a political agenda.

5

mitvir General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Obviously only interested in pink ribbons and not the health of actual women.

3

mltagm424 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I will not be supporting this foundation any longer due to their recent changes. I hope all of the outcry posted will bring light to the role politics plays in women's health. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE!

5

dogsop General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

There are far better organizations which only care about woman's health and not about there standing with religious fundamentalists. I'll stick to a charity that has the backbone to stand up to religious terrorists.

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3

cosmoevv Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I am very very disappointed in your decision to end the funding to PP. I am now ending my funding to your organization. Shame on all of you who voted to end this funding to needy women.

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belgravia General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

02/02/2012

it is no one's right to judge, we can only to voice what we feel to be right, and to honor one another's views. Personally, I agree with the action taken and I realize others see this differently. In any event, the action taken is both courageous and honest. there is a lot at risk and the Susan G. Komen Foundation has chosen the road less traveled - kudos to you!

4

tpower88 Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Shame on you, give some more money to Penn State while you are at it.

3

Sarah N. Client Served

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I received low-cost medical care, including regular pap smears and affordable birth control, from Planned Parenthood when I was uninsured in my early twenties. Now that I have a job and health insurance, I donate to PP every year to support their amazing work serving women with respect and the great medical care we all deserve.

3

myersflat1 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Komen has made a tragic decision that will affect actual lives. They have lost their way and tarnished the reputation. I will never donate to them again. I am fighting cancer. People without means need somewhere to go for early detection. Shame on you!

Hs12 Donor

Rating: 5

02/02/2012

Amazing organization, that realizes there are many places to get free mammograms, not just planned parenthood.

3

Amy_11 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

SHAME on you for letting politics play into this decision. Whomever is advising you on PR should be fired.

4

Theresa11 Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

INVESTIGATE KOMEN! page 6 of its most recent annual report reads, "ensuring quality care for all." That does seem misleading now. Elsewhere, they also tell the tale "Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. " everything is not what they're doing with all that money, even according to Brinker's crisis management video released today. on Youtube @ http://youtu.be/I4oOh6JhayA

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3

Gil F. General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

For shame. Both knuckling under to political pressure and cutting off your core constituency. For shame.

1

Forrest C. Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

You have done a great deal of bad in pulling out support or Planned Parenthood. I am never donating again.

beegee General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

02/02/2012

It's not about doing what's popular, it's about doing what's right. Congratulations, and stand strong Komen!

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3

KlitaTika Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Coming from a former volunteer and donor, I can't help but change my mind about support SGK. The recent decision to defund grants to Planned Parenthood is disgraceful and a terrible mar on their reputation. I won't be donating again, and I've already encouraged my friends to drop out of any upcoming Race for the Cure events. I hope the SGK reconsiders this unbearably unwise move - one that will prevent women from getting the healthcare they need.

2

JenniferR Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I am deeply disappointed in the Foundation's decision to cut funding vital to ensuring that the most vulnerable women in this country have access to breast exams. I will no longer make direct donations, nor donate to those participating in Komen events. Instead, I will donate to Planned Parenthood to ensure that all women will have access to cancer screening. What a shame that this foundation has put politics ahead of women's health.

2

Trysten J. General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation cut funding to a program that provides breast cancer screening to prove they are pro-life. way to go.

4

Arleen B. Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I listed myself as a donor because there is NO option for former donor. Their political posturing ensures that my limited funds will be sent elsewhere.

nyuwsmom General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

02/02/2012

Pleased at how many of my friends have been served and helped by this organization

4

sf44 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I have both supported Race for the Cure participants and made direct financial contributions to the Komen foundation for years. The blatant, disgusting political move by this organization to shut off funding to Planned Parenthood reveals its leaders to be more concerned about its leaders politics and bowing to the extreme right, than about their purported mission for women's health. No matter what Komen does from this point on - and I'm sure given the news coverage they will attempt damage control - I have written my last check to this organization.

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4

Aahz General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Disgusting and money-grabbing, they would rather sue small charities for copyright infringement and push personal political agendas rather than actually helping women. Spend your time and money elsewhere.

3

juliesie Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I have donated and walked with sponsors in the past. Sadly, I will no longer be able to support this organization. How very unfortunate that they have chosen to take this stand against Planned Parenthood. I've also found that their new policy statement includes the intention to no longer fund embryonic stem cell research. They have ruined thier non-partisan reputation. Very sad.

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Jesse J. Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I was going to keep donating to the foundation because, my grandmother died of breast cancer and my mom has the early signs of having it later in life. You ruined that though, you showed you put your reputation before the health of the women you claim to be protecting. Way to show your true colors.

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Sue_10 Client Served

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Would Susan G. Komen stop reviewing her own foundation with 5 star reviews? Just because gmail doesn't have a limit to how many accounts you can make doesn't mean you can abuse this site.

Cass123 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

02/02/2012

I am proud of the Susan Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. I am also proud that they have severed their links to Planned Parenthood. I was in a Common Ground group with the head of NYC's Planned Parenthood years ago and found them to be the ones with the political agenda, who cared more about protecting their agenda than doing what was best for women. They would not allow anyone to say that abortions were ever unwise, unnecessary, or even worthy of grieving. Other cultures (such as Japan) allow women to grieve over the death of the child they have aborted, and admit that they have done something bad, even if they considered it necessary. PP fights to keep any acknowledgement that an abortion is any different than a tooth extraction from the public sentiment.

Heidi G. General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

02/02/2012

I am so pleased that Susan G. Komen has taken a stand to withdraw funding from Planned Parenthood. This is a great organization, and they deserve support.

VanCan General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

02/02/2012

A fantastic foundation with a clear mission and values.

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Tracy18 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

The organization basically proved itself unworthy and immoral when it defunded Planned Parenthood. It's a politically motivated move and it's a disgrace the organization cannot focus on its mission but must try and insert its worthless political opinion in other people's lives.

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Kissoff M. Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Past donor, never again. This is now a politically-driven organization that cares more about its Republican agenda than women's health.

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3

catmum11 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

This is an organization that used to be proud of the lives saved by the cancer screenings they funded at Planned Parenthood. The only conclusion I can draw from their sudden defunding is that more women need to suffer and die. I don't support that and neither should anyone else.
I am so ashamed of what SGK has done. I have donated money many times. I had no idea that they were political. I was beginning to be annoyed by their constant requests for money (several times a year), but this goes beyond the pale. I'm done. I will direct those dollars to Planned Parenthood, an organization that I KNOW cares about women.
Early breast cancer detection is critical (albeit not a guarantee) for long-term survival. The SGK's grant to PP provided services for thousands of poor women who did not have access to insurance or other cost-effective medical services. SGK's decision in my opinion does not live up to SGK's statement of purpose. Further, a non-profit organization that expends over $40 million a year for administrative expenses probably needs more scrutiny from donors--I am just sorry that I did not ask questions about the budget until now. If you are interested in supporting an organization that provides affordable or free medical services to women in need but don't want to donate to PP, look to your local free clinics, as well. Good bye SGK. I am sure you will not notice my missing donation (in your +$300 million dollar annual fundraising) but I am sure that PP and my local community free clinic will certainly notice and appreciate the funds.

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samt Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I am sad that SGK has stepped low by deciding to stop funding Planned Parenthood. I was taught that you should do the good deeds regardless of the situation or outcome. You are here to help fight cancer and save women's lifes.

DCmom2011 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

02/02/2012

I am proud of the Komen Foundation for this decision to defund Planned Parenthood and for having the courage and integrity to follow their convictions.

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Beth C General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

What does abortion have to do with breast cancer? Your statement epitomizes the problem - this organization has decided that your politics are more important than screening women for breast cancer. They have become an anti-choice advocate rather than a provider of valuable services in the communities that most need to be served. I have used Planned Parenthood for health screening many times over the years and so appreciate their accessible health care. The Komen organization spends more on administration and fundraising than they do on either research or screenings and they sue other charities for using the English language or using the color pink. I'll stand with Planned Parenthood on this one - they're the organization the provides health care to ALL women, no matter one's political or religious beliefs or economic status.

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SLP138 Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Disappointed to see that Komen is making it more difficult for poor women to get access to health care by cutting funds for breast exams just to make a divisive political statement. I've given money in the past with the hopes that it may save the lives of women who have been through periods of their life without health care. It seems to me that Komen is more interested in handing out pink ribbons and reminding women who already have access to health care to get breast exams than they are in making it possible for those without health care to get exams. They will not be getting any more of my money.

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chelsi55 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

You should be ashamed of yourselves for trading politics for women's lives.

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10

BrunoCoppersmith Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

As a CEO of a medium-sized business in Wisconsin, I encourage our team members to "Get Out There!" and support their communities with gifts of services, cash or effort. SGK was one of our largest community efforts that benefited from nearly 38% of our team member's combined gifts and efforts. As a corporate sponsor of each and every team member, we match dollar for dollar any monetary donation and if he or she gives the gift of time or effort, we value that at $10.00 per hour which goes directly to the charity or community. In 2011, our team members and our company have given over $192,000.00 to SGK to support their efforts in saving countless lives of women across the country. Today, I have announced to the entire company that we will no longer support SGK's efforts in any way from this day forward until (and only until) they reverse their decision to withdraw funding from Planned Parenthood. Those of our team who have already raised money or donated time/effort to SGK have been specifically alerted to this decision and the individual cash pledged to SGK will be paid out as normal however the company match will be given to Planned Parenthood directly.

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millcitytimes General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

With it's politically motivated decision to defund Planned Parenthood, SGK has dishonored it's cause.

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keithmteleman Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

The Komen group's preference to maintain revenue from politically motivated donors (and perhaps take its own political stance in the process) rather than fulfill its mission among disadvantaged women represents a failure to maintain ethical philanthropic standards. The already extreme marketing methods taken by the organization in its branding and fundraising efforts assume a cynical character given the decision to deny inclusion to Planned Parenthood programs. This cynicism is even more apparent as more information becomes available on how local offices have been surreptitiously denying funding for years to Planned Parenthood. This practice represents a pattern of political control - again, counter to the organization's mission - many donors would find unwarranted.

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thecure Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I would like to applaud the SGK foundation for standing up for what they believe in. I for one fully support this change. Hah, hell no, what a bunch of freaking idiots!! You've lost my support as well. Money will go directly to other "cures". Oh wait, are you going to sue me for using that like you did the other non profits?

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phishingincorporated Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

it's really messed up when an organization that is meant to help women decides to cut funding on a really huge and important part of women's health care and in turn cutting their access and quality of care. maybe you don't agree with abortion but cutting funding and services to women who depend on them because you don't completely agree with their policies is disgusting. you really showed that you don't really care for women's health but more so about the appearance and political of your association of your company. you will never see another penny from me and i hope your organization goes under so theirs room for one that actually cares about more than their reputation.

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onepageturned4you Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Now that I know the truth about Komen and its being a front for corporations who make money off of breast cancer, and it being a front for republicans, I will no longer donate to them. The Planned Parenthood fiasco is the last straw. I've since learned that Komen has worked to suppress breast cancer research, lobbied against the Patient Bill of Rights, and owns stock in GE, the largest manufacturer of mammography machines. Never again.

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bigdonor Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

SKG is done. They have sided with the bullies instead of people who need care. I will no longer donate to them but rather find a cause that actually cares about people vs politics.

DC Mom General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

02/02/2012

I love this organization! They were one of the first, they're one of the best managed, and they stay ON TOPIC. Which is breast cancer research. Regarding the noise over Planned Parenthood, they don't actually screen for breast cancer-- they send people elsewhere. I just think Susan G. Komen is great. Donating today.

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katiealiceg General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I disagree strongly with Komen's decision to pull funding from Planned Parenthood and will not support this organization. I am very disappointed in this decision by Komen and hope that in the future, political opinion or affiliation will not be put before women's health.

chspurrier General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

02/02/2012

I am so proud of the Komen foundation for taking a stand against funding Planned Parenthood, which has bullied women that don't share the same beliefs, companies and now other charities. FINALLY!!

3

blackjack_slim Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

They really suck! And make all kinds of money for themselves

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3

Jennifer83 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

My mom was diagnosed with Breast Cancer at age 35, and my Aunt at 37. I can't believe SGK would use their political stance to refuse women healthcare. Abhorrent.

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E.Campins Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

This charity has brought politics into the search for a cure for cancer. Its' executives are overpaid and are using their position to promote their anti abortion agenda, even if it means defunding Planned Parenthood's breast cancer screening program. I will no longer donate to them and urge others to withdraw their support. They are not even following their own rules. Shame on them.

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4

Mairin1958 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I would give them negative stars if I could. They have pulled funding for poor women and their health when the decided to defund Planned Parenthood. I will never give them another penny nor will I participate in any of their events. When politics trumps women's health it is a sad day.

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3

John54 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Donations shouldn't be used to fund such large infrastructure Management is taking a large share of donations.

csh1974 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

02/02/2012

It's foolish to believe that abortion is a good solution. I support SGK's decision and will donate today!

suflly General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

02/02/2012

I support the work they do and see all the good that comes of it

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True Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I've never been comfortable with how this organization used its funds and had hope the organization would work hard to align its donor money with its mission. I'm now glad I never contributed to the foundation. If anyone has made a direct donation to the foundation, you can and should consider asking for it back so you can give your money to a charity more aligned with what you've intended the money for. You can redirect your money. As a donor, you and your money have more power than bombarding the organization with petitions--that works too--because demanding the return of your money will directly impact how they will make tomorrow's decision not next month's or next year's decision.

3

pklee06 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Any organization that purports to support women's health but is more beholden to right-wing politics deserves no support from anyone.

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ohrly General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Way to stop funding for cancer screening programs in order to prove that you are pro-life. RELIGION = PRIMITIVE GARBAGE

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ariwoolf General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

SHAME! Skip this charity and give directly to Planned Parenthood.

2

Tom_8 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Any Non-Profit that uses its money to strong arm another non-profit, sues other non-profits simply for having used the word cure or the color pink, cites violation for one non profit then hands over 7.5 mil to a college that also violates that policy should be defunded itself.

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DarkWorld 81 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

It's a shame that an organization that has received support and donations from such a large and diverse group, myself included, has decided to align itself politically against many of its own donors. Having done so, I do not believe Susan G. Komen for the Cure should be able to claim itself as a reputable 501(c) non profit any longer.

2

Todd7 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Senior management is pushing an extremist ideological agenda! Vote with your dollars and give directly to Planned Parenthood!

EllieMakary Donor

Rating: 5

02/02/2012

Susan G. Komen is a great organization and that people are pulling support for breast cancer research b/c of this is really disappointing.

3

kate and casey General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I lost two dear friends to breast cancer last year, and another who was a longtime breast cancer survivor. In memory of all three, who were committed to health care for all women regardless of their income, I will be donating a substantial contribution to Planned Parenthood this year.

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rmusselman1960 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I have already sent $50.00 to Planned Parenthood. Anyone who is considering donating to SGK should donate to PP instead. Want to donate to PP - https://secure.ppaction.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=pp_ppol_Nondirected_OneTimeGift&s_src=ppol_onetimegift_old

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surfergirl Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I stopped supporting the Komen foundation after they began suing other non-profit organizations for using their "for the cure" motto, as I found it completely shameful. Now I am openly advising people NOT to donate to this organization. I find it abhorrent that they would pull funding from an organization that is entirely dedicated to providing much-needed medical screening, tests, and other services to millions of women across the country who otherwise would not be getting them. This includes, of course, BREAST EXAMS. This was a political move that was entirely contrary to their supposed cause, and it is a clear message that Komen stands behind the current anti-woman, anti-intellectual movement.

3

BMacDM General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Just made a substantial donation to Planned Parenthood - twice what I used to give Komen every year. Note that it is "used to"!

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2

cis108 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. I refuse to be their fool again and have already sent my normal SGK money to PP.

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1

Erin19 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Very disappointed in the news about the Komen Foundation and Planned Parenthood. Since I've been a supporter of Planned Parenthood and have used them many times for health screening, I'm standing with them.

2

grimbracken Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

You should call your organization Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation for fortunate women. Shame on you for not supporting Planned Parenthood.

3

dave fearon Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I will now be sending my money to Planned Parenthood. Komen has fallen on it's own sword by pandering to the religious right.

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5

marf2_2 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Disappointed that politics are more important than their stated mission.

4

TKCSB Images Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

The Susan G. Komen Foundation has betrayed a sizeable number of the women it had pledged to help. As both a corporate and personal donor to a cause we both heartily agree with, my wife and I will no longer donate money or time to this organization. We will, however, donate directly to Planned Parenthood and to other organizations that are actually helping women, regardless of finances or ideology.

8

Ultraman General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

A non-profit organization that expends over $40 million a year for administrative expenses probably needs more scrutiny from donors. This is an organization that used to be proud of the lives saved by the cancer screenings they funded at Planned Parenthood. The only conclusion I can draw from their sudden defunding is that the Komen Foundation wants more women suffer and die.

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7

SShapiro Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I've raised thousands walking and donating to Komen events - no more. Komen betrayed it's mission by caving to anti abortion pressure and cutting Planned Parenthood funding. They can't be trusted to think first of women's health.

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Joanne C. General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Susan G. Komen Foundation has betrayed the women who cannot afford a mammogram. That is enough for me to delete tehm from my list of charities.

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6

jug333 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Overtly political and too much overhead. In 2007, Komen spent 23.5% of total revenue on "Research for the cure".

In 2008, Komen spent 26.7% of total revenue on "Research for the cure".

In 2009, Komen spend 20.2% of total revenue on "Research for the cure".

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8

Omnivorousone Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Why would you support an organization that has a director with a personal and political vendetta against womens' health services?

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4

mattnienow Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I supported my mom, a breast cancer surviver, in her participation in several rounds of the Komen walk for the cure, but I will not support a foundation that pulls funding from an organization that actually helps those that need it most get information and health assistance—Planned Parenthood exists for the good of those that can't get help elsewhere. Komen foundation needs a new president—and to get their moral code back in order. Shame to the Susan G. Komen foundation.

5

freethinker General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

It is very unfortunate that they chose to let political pressure influence their decision to help women who need potentially life-saving health screenings. I suppose they are only "pro-life" if you are unborn.

4

barbbailey Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I have participated in 3 Walk for the Cure events and raised over $15,000. Encouraging friends, co-workers and family to also participate, raise and donate money. After their decision yesterday to defund Planned Parenthood, which will prevent 170,000 from screenings EVERY YEAR... my money, support, time and advocacy will now be going to another charity and non-profit. DO NOT SUPPORT KOMEN UNTIL THEY SUPPORT ALL WOMEN instead of siding with their board member who is a former gubernatorial candidate that ran on an anti-abortion platform and let's that spill over and affect 170,000 women that wanted cancer screenings, not abortions. SHAME ON YOU!

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3

northgone Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I was willing to hear them out on defunding Planned Parenthood before I concluded that the move was as politically disgusting as it seemed. All I needed to hear was the common refrain: we are getting very, very positive feedback from anyone who has read the decision. In other words, if you disagree, you are obviously an idiot who does not understand. That is far-right language that proved my gut feeling in a few seconds.

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Concerned Husband General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

No more, Komen Foundation. You've cut off funding of breast exams for Planned Parenthood, I'm cutting off my funds to you. Showing that kind of disregard for women and playing petty politics will be your downfall. You'll regret your decision.

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bluenowhere General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I've supported friends and family for years who participate in the walks. I lost a dear friend last year to breast cancer. I've bought pink items that bookmarked a part of the sale to go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. I find this shift away from supporting Planned Parenthood to be appalling - I can only assume that the Foundation is bowing to the anti-abortion faction in this country. You are siding with people who want to take away women's reproductive and other rights while punishing women who need access to low income services such as mammograms. By lumping mammograms in the same category as abortions you are making a clear statement that not only do you not support abortions, you do not support women at any stage of breast cancer, starting with helpful early detection services like mammograms. Shame on you for becoming part of the problem. It's still a relatively free country and you won't be getting any support or money from me, but Planned Parenthood will be happy to accept my support and money. I will be passing your decision along to everyone I can.

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Rob1331 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I feel betrayed and offended that a women's health organization that I've supported for many years would put politics over saving lives of women. Planned Parenthood has saved many lives (and prevented many abortions through their free birth control and education programs) by offering low-cost or free services to disadvantaged women. As a young student, all of my medical care came from Planned Parenthood. By withdrawing funding Susan G Komen has made it clear that only women who meet a certain agenda deserve healthy breasts. This organization is anti-women, pro-lobbyist. I am boycotting all Susan G Komen corporate sponsors and I will never purchase a pink ribbon product again. SHAME ON YOU SUSAN G KOMEN!

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3

Andrew M. General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

While I care greatly about the funding breast cancer research and prevention, and have given money to this charity in the past, I am shocked by Komen's recent moral cowardice in discontinuing its financial support for Planned Parenthood. If Susan G. Komen is not going to support an organization on the front lines of providing breast cancer screening and other vital services to underprivileged women, then it is nothing more than a pink ribbon waving P.R. machine.

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5

c0ncerned Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

You showed your shallowness and greed when you attacked and threatened to sue other non-profits who used the phrase "for the cure" And now you've shown disregard for the true well-being the women you claim to care for. I'm disgusted with you.

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alyxandres Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I am so very disappointed on the the decision regarding Planned Parenthood. It seems these "new standards", or whatever they want to call their justification, is just too far away from my values to further give any of my support to this organization. All of my future donations that would have gone here will now go directly to Planned Parenthood.

6

volunteerfail Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I have donated many dollars and hours to Susan G Komen dating back over a 15 years when I joined Zeta Tau Alpha, a huge supporter of Komen. I've Raced for the Cure, donated to friends Marathoning and 3-day-ing for Cure.This organization has intentionally stepped into the political arena, and I will never be able to support them again. There are many charities focused on breast cancer research and prevention who do not require donors to take a political position. Cancer research orgs should act as uniters, not as dividers.

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Ghosthead Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I have been a long time supporter, with many family members and friends participating in the walks. No more. Discriminating against and potentially but the lives at risk of the poor and the under served for the sake of politics is abhorrent.

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seannonprofit General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I am deeply disappointed that an the SGK Breast Cancer Foundation would succumb to unjust political pressures at the expensive of low income women. It's clear that the leaders of this once well-respected Foundation have lost touch with their mission to help those in need. Free and low cost breast cancer screenings not only saves lives, but lowers the overall healthcare costs.

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aneymeyr Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

+1 for all of the criticisms levelled here by other commenters regarding SGK's use of donor money ($40 million towards administrative costs) and now its decision to pull grant funding from Planned Parenthood. Disappointing, retrograde, ridiculous political pandering that has no place in an organization whose goal is to help reduce and eradicate breast cancer. Truly astonishing for an organization that will sell the right to brandish the pink ribbon to any commercial entity who can afford to pay, regardless of how many cancer-causing chemicals or substances that company produces in its normal course of business. This is one non-profit that needs to be shuttered.

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Bearwife Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I have been a long term donor to Susan G. Komen directly and through supporting people who walk the 3 day. I was shocked to learn of the decision to pull all grant funding to Planned Parenthood, the only source for many poor women to get breast cancer screening. But apparently this is nothing new. In a November 30, 2011 press release that didn't get the same level of attention as the Planned Parenthood decision, SGK announced it did not support any research on stem cells unless they"are derived without creating a human embryo or destroying a human
embryo." I.e., my money, and everyone else's, is now going to support an anti-choice agenda, even if that means depriving women of breast cancer screening or the most promising treatment. This is shameful.

1

Jonathan6 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I will not be donating to Komen or any affiliated organizations any longer. Their choice to push a social-political agenda instead of pursuing women's health has made it readily apparent what they hold most dear - and that is the political oppression of women due to baseless, non-scientific religious morality. You can thank your new VP of Public Relations for the lost donations that this will result in - hopefully her fellow fundieswill step forward to fill the gap. But based on the 118,000 non-aborted children that go unadopted every year I think we can rest assured that Ms. Handel and those like her will continue to fail - fail utterly - to create a world safe for children in the first place - maybe a world free of cancer? - before they wrongly insist that every child be born into the world of hate, anger and evil that they create. Perhaps she should be reminded that the right-wing fundamental voting record that she's catering too also cuts food, health and education funding for children? So one has to wonder exactly who she cares about - unborn babies or herself and the need to push her way of life onto others in true hypocrite fashion. Either way, kiss my money and the money of millions of intelligent, moralistic people good bye. And you did it to yourselves.

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Guyfawkes1999 Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Sue people for raising money for cancer if they dare use the words "for the cure" in their event name. Deny the poor and least among us the ability to get preventative screening for cancer to make a point on an issue not related.

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Joanbet Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Withdrawing my support and directing it directly to Planned Parenthood so that disadvantaged women can continue to get the life-saving and life-valuing free breast exams that Planned Parenthood offers.

dcmmax Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I've donated and helped my family raise money for SGK and I'm astounded that an internationally renowned organization would cave to political pressure. I will never give them one penny out of my wallet ever again.

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Namu W. Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Our family and some of our friends have participated in several events for Susan G. Komen For The Cure and together, we've raised many thousands of dollars for the organization. We participated because we've lost family to breast cancer. We are extremely disappointed in the organization's decision to withdraw its funding from Planned Parenthood, and because of this, and for as long as the funding stays cut, we will no longer participate, raise funds for or donate to the Susan G. Komen For The Cure foundation. We will continue our fight against breast cancer every day, but we'll do it through a different organization.

littleknits Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I am absolutely amazed and very saddened to see that the Komen foundation bows to political pressure---especially in an area that is SO very important to the early detection of a disease that they are fighting against. I have donated money to this organization, and I will not donate money to them again. Donations are going to Planned Parenthood from this point forward. Would it be mean to write the Komen foundation every year to tell them the amount of $$ I would have donated to them (and will donate to PP) if this had not happened?

h3artsblood Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

SGK has ruined a great thing. The fight for breast cancer should not have become politicized. Please remind me again how many women die every day for that horrible disease? What part of that tiny little brain of yours thought it was a good idea to throw poor women or other charities under the train so you could "protect your brand"? I honestly can't tell if I'm more hurt than angry. I have supported the SGK org since the late 90's and I have donated tens of thousands of dollars. How could you value bible thumpers and lawyers over MD's? I wish you the best of luck but you have completely lost my ability to trust you to do what's right for the cure.

4women General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Very disappointed in SGK will direct my donation to other organizations. Karen Handle not good for this foundation.

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shelleyk1 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I've been so disappointed to find that only 18% of SGK's funds actually go to breast cancer research and that they've withdrawn their financial support from Planned Parenthood, which provides breast cancer exams and mammograms to the disadvantaged. My money's going to Planned Parenthood's Breast Health Fund in future.

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marybelle Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I am a Breast Cancer survivor saved because of a breast exam and mammogram provided through a grant, so I know the importance of grants. I simply couldn't afford either and was found to have stage 2 by the time I was seen. Yes, as much as I hate to admit it, I was poor/low income no matter how hard I worked and much,much sicker than I realized. Because I know I would be dead but for the grace of a grant funded breast exam/mammogram, I will never support the Komen foundation again and will encourage all others to support Planned Parenthood and groups that truly care for, and with, the poor.

dasspaceboot General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Bowing to political forces and placing corporate image before the lives of women is sickening. I wonder, Nancy, if will you continue to "lay awake sometimes all night wondering what [you] could do to help other women with breast cancer."

Willie W. Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I used to support this organization, until it was taken over by a politcal grandstander who has put the issues ahead of the women whose lives she is supposed to protect and better. Removing funding from Planned parenthood is detrimental, sad and altogether opposite what I thought Komen was for. She supported women, their health and their right to make informed decisions and have access to low cost screening centers for breast cancer. Now the Komen foundation just wants to press the anti-choice message to the poorest areas by forcing them to have children in poor conditions and poor family situations.

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svasthayoga Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

What can I say about an organization that pulled a right-wing, pro-death, religious maneuver as a political stunt in an election year. This is not a non-profit, this is a conservative advocacy group. Only now am I learning about how atrociously they spend the money I have donated. I will never donate another dime, my money is going straight to a pro-life organization like Planned Parenthood.

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vail12 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

As a breast cancer survivor, my charitable goals have centered around ways to help others with early detection and treatment. I have volunteered on breast cancer walks to fund mammograms, started several "pink tie" charitable events and donated a percentage of my business' proceeds each October (Breast Cancer Awareness month) to SGK. For me, this is about improving women's health and potentially saving lives. Politics has no place in this discussion. No matter what spin SGK tries to put on their decision to pull funding for breast examinations and awareness/education efforts about breast cancer being performed by Planned Parenthood, it is clearly politically motivated. My donations to this group cease immediately. Today my financial support was pledged to the Breast Health Emergency Fund at Planned Parenthood.

drkvc Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

This fundamentalist Christian group places politics above its mission. At one time, it was a breast cancer cure charity, now it is a right-wing extremist group that sacrifices its mission, and women's health, for political purposes. It is very shameful. Run away from this organization as fast as you can. If you want to donate to cancer research, contact the American Cancer Society. This is a golden opportunity to shift your funds to a group that is solid in its mission to fight cancer, regardless of the politics of the day.

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xander_bilmonchuk Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Just chiming in to say that I was until recently a donor to the Komen Foundation, and I am a big supporter of what they previously claim to have been doing. I am interested in saving lives, not in ideological grandstanding. The money I used to donate to them will now be going to Planned Parenthood in order to support breast cancer and cervical cancer screening that actually does some good, not political posturing driven by millionaire ideologues who have never needed the services of an amazing organization like pPP.

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ae_0977 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

That SGK will no longer provide valuable funding to Planned Parenthood to promote breast health makes it clear that they are more concerned with branding and political agendas than with improving women's health. Those involved in this decision should be ashamed. Making pink t-shirts and pink compact cases and pink water bottles doesn't actually help women - providing funding to medical professionals who screen low income (and other!) women for breast cancer DOES make a difference. The time, effort, and money I once spent on SGK will now go directly to Planned Parenthood.

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drmarmot Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

The actions of this once highly regarded breast cancer charity are nothing short of shocking. I will encourage corporate sponsors to move their dollars to another breast cancer charity.

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mcdeirdre Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Absolutely shameful for an organization that supposedly pushes for a cure would kill funding for screenings. My funds will never go to support any Komen products, walks, or donations in general. My funds will go to PPFA--and I already made a donation yesterday.

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Nabiha H. Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Susan G. Komen seems more focused on branding than on actually saving lives.

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PaulzGuideStar Volunteer

Rating: 5

02/02/2012

Thank you for all you do, and for your years of fighting breast cancer through your awareness and fundraising programs!

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Unpink Client Served

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I am appalled at SGK's decision to defund breast cancer screening because of anti-abortion politics. I identified myself as a "client served" because I am a breast cancer survivor, but in all honesty, SGK never did a thing for me except brand my disease in an infantalizing shade of pink. My condolences to the Komen family for this insult to their profound injury.

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Jan_6 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Komen has turned it's back on poor women. Now I am not only a past funder, I am also boycotting a number corporate sponsors until they drop Komen. I just can't give money to anybody who turns out poor women, and I won't by products from people who give money to such a group. I have contacted the corporate sponsors to voice my concerns. I have also written to Komen. This move is politically driven, which should deprive Komen of their 501(c)3 status. Someone should investigate them.

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nomore Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Will NEVER buy pink ribbons, walk or do anything to help you hurt women. Shame on you!!

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BeeReasonable General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I helped create key packaging and marketing materials for a commercial entity dedicated to raising money for the Susan G. Komen foundation by donating to them a significant percentage of revenue for every product sold. With the hijacking of the Komen board by ideologues determined to undermine breast cancer screening and stem cell cancer treatments, I can no longer support this organization in good conscience. A donation to the Susan G. Komen foundation is a donation AGAINST preventing and curing breast cancer and for the medieval ignorance of the Dark Ages.

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BCsurvivor10years General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

As a breast cancer survivor whose life was saved thanks to early detection during a routine mammogram, I am furious with Komen's decision to pull funding for a program that gave poor women access to such screening. These women are usually diagnosed at a later, less curable stage of the disease simply because they don't have access to routine screening. It's shameful that an organization that supposedly is about saving lives and finding a "cure" actually undermines legitimate efforts to do just that. Their political decision to pull funding will undoubtedly cost lives. SGK will not get another nickel from me. There are plenty of reputable women's health organizations and charities to donate to.

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Catlover1984 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Unacceptable for SGK to remove funding for a service that helped so many people for political/religious reasons.

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NJ former donor Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Shameful for The Susan G. Komen foundation for cowing to political pressure and stopping their funding to Planned Parenthood. My family has participated in several charity events for SGK, but from now on our efforts will be directed to other organizations including Planned Parenthood. If there were a choice for '0 stars' it would be appropriate.

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omeeomii Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Past donor now. To create a rule just to promote a right wing political view just to drop PP is sneaky, underhanded, and intolerable. PP helped me when I was unemployed and needed mammograms at low cost for preventative measures. Breast Cancer runs in my family so I was a huge supporter. Until this decision.

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stephwebb_mail Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I am appalled by the recent decision to defund breast cancer screenings. How can they knowingly, purposefully withhold cancer screenings and still claim that their purpose is to fight breast cancer? They are hurting woman and INCREASING breast cancer deaths in order to serve a political agenda. They have become an arm of a political party, not a cancer-fighting group. Their non-profit status should be revoked.

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IndianGuy Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Please do not give to this foundation. The group is trying to promote fundamentalist political agenda with our money.

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factionos Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

absolutely despicable to allow politics and religion to get in the way of women's health. you should be ashamed, i will donate directly to planned parent hood from this point on.

Optimism Plus Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Won't walk, won't donate anymore. Sad you caved to pressure. Maybe they can make up for what you are losing from frequent donors like myself. Time will tell.

Mike35 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Shame on The Susan G. Komen foundation for cowing to political pressure and stopping their funding to Planned Parenthood.

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Debbie27 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

This organization allocates resources based on the political leanings of their Board, not the needs of the community they serve. They threw poor women in need of cancer screenings under the bus to appease their pro-life Board members. Unacceptable.

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ldwiseman General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

As a policy professional, I know just how hard political winds can blow ... but I've never, ever seen a principled non-profit simply cave in to partisan attack. Not only shameful behavior, but completely gutless leadership. Independent directors on the SBK Board should lead an overhaul of the organization, throw out current officers, and show the courage to dump their rules that refuse grants to organizations "under investigation." Investigation by whom? About what? Many honest non-profits at some point will be "investigated." Indeed virtually all SBK grantees are subject to annual OMB-required audits ["investigations"] that determine whether Federal grant rules are being followed. No doubt, then, that SBK used this flimsy excuse to drop PP because it didn't have the moral strength to admit they opposed choice, or to face down partisan attack.

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andrew19 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Cutting funding to organizations that need it is a terrible thing to do, and all because it is politically motivated, very sad.

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j0716ulie Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I am dismayed by your de-funding of the great work that Planned Parenthood does in screening women for breast cancer. For many women Planned Parenthood is their only health care provider so by removing your support for their health care programs you show just how little you truly care about women's health and how much more you're concerned with your political agenda. Shame on you!

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Marciamac General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I will never be involved with anything that has the Komen name attached to it. Breast cancer is too important an issue to me. Komen can solicit from the right wing because I am done with the organization.

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not like the others General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

02/02/2012

Given Komen's good decision to stop pandering to the anti-fetus groups and politicians and their war against the unborn, I find myself happy. Komen has regained sight of their mission. The health of women and the unborn matters. I am proud of you, Komen. Because of the anti-abortion stance, you are saving a lot of people. Your organization delights me, and I will be starting my payroll-deduction charitable donations that this year were slated to go to others.

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dscimino Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I haven't been extremely active in fundraising, but the money I spent on charity races alone makes me feel terrible for giving money that helps push over smaller charities instead of helping people.

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Harrowgate Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Given Komen's disgusting decision to politicize their organization and pander to the anti-choice groups and politicians and their war against women, I find myself angry and repulsed. Komen has lost sight of their mission. The health of women no longer matters. It's paying their exorbitant overhead and the salaries and the trinkets and the lawsuits against small charities that matters to Komen these days, and enacting their VP's previously stated intention to "defund" Planned Parenthood. Are you proud of yourself, Komen? Because of the anti-choice agenda, you are harming a lot of people and potentially risking their lives. Your organization disgusts me, and I will be ceasing my payroll-deduction charitable donations that this year were slated to go to Komen. They shall instead go to Planned Parenthood.

1

wencvrona Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I have donated to SGK for years in loving memory of a very special Aunt who was diagnosed with breast cancer in the early 1970's. Amazingly, she lived for twenty years before she finally died of this awful disease. She would be shocked by this recent turn of events, as am I. Susan G Komen no longer represents ALL women. How very sad. No more walks, runs, buying items with pink ribbons, or donating money. I donated to Planned Parenthood in my Aunt Adora's name yesterday. I believe she would be pleased.

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Gayle H. Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

TShame on you for caving in to the right wing war against women. You have lost my support.

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suaveydavey Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I won't be buying anything pink at the grocery any time soon. I pity the products that associate themselves with SGK, as they won't see my dollars.

token_non-liberal Donor

Rating: 5

02/02/2012

Thanks for all you guys do. I am glad to hear you do not support Planned Parenthood anymore and I am now a new donor.

4

Jessica38 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

In response to your cutting funds to Planned Parenthood, I will be throwing away the pink corkscrew I bought to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation. I will find some other way to get to my wine so I can drink to all of the poor clinics and women who won't be able to give and receive proper care/screenings because of your political agenda.

4

Robin30 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Due to SGK's decision to pull support from Planned Parenthood, I am now choosing to never give SGK another dime. Planned Parenthood is about way more than abortions. Everyone loses on this one.

4

lhytken Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

It is a shame that this organization has little regard for women's health as a whole. I am a breast cancer survivor who will no longer support skf in light of its abandonment of Planned Parenthood

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3

a.haibane General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

No longer a supporter due to recent stance on Planned Parenthood. Advocating for health care availability should be one of the organizations top priority. PP has always been an excellent source of healthcare for women, underprivileged or not.

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3

MaxH Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

It was bad enough when SGK partnered with KFC to purportedly promote women's health, or sued charities that raised funds for COMPLETELY DIFFERENT medical issues but used "for a cure" or "for the cure". Now they've messed with an organization that has done more for women then they will ever do, and I will never give money to another SGK Race For A Cure again.

1

nemo52 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I will no longer donate or volunteer for the Komen foundation. My money will go directly to Planned Parenthood and other organizations not skewed by right wing political pressure to restrict access to women's health.

1

oppy Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Based on its decision to defund breast cancer screenings done by Planned Parenthood Komens new slogan should be RUN FOR THE GRAVE!

andrewnew Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

My family has donated in the past, and that was a huge mistake. This is a political organization.

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duncfair Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I have donated time and also helped support participants in fundraising runs, etc. I have also bought SGK-branded merchandise. I will no longer do so and will even make a point of steering others away. The cause that SGK purports to support should be above politics - especially politics that fails to recognize that this country is supposed to support a separation of church and state.

warz00 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I thought that SGK's mission is to help women and yet they've decided to pull funding from a great resource that helps women, Planned Parenthood. From the SGK website "Our partners play an important role in supporting the programs that are vital to our mission and we work closely with them to engage their customers, employees and communities to take action in the fight against breast cancer." And this is exactly what Planned Parenthood does for women. It's a sad, sad day for SGK and I will no longer support such radical leadership. I will now donate everything to PP that I previously would have donated to SGK.

Dr. C Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

This charity ihas lost sight of its mission. They are inefficient and are now playing politics.

Chesney Burrows Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

In the past few months, SBK has quietly de-funded Planned Parenthood's breast cancer screening activities. This decision involved a number of political moves meant to serve the interests of anti-choice groups. Google Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to read about the how the decision was made and by whom.

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Anon84 Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I am so ashamed of this organization -- when I was in ZTA in college, we spent so much time organizing races and lining up donations for Susan G. Komen -- we raised tens of thousands of dollars a year just from my chapter! I'm sorry to say that I can no longer be a volunteer or fundraiser for them due to their treatment of Planned Parenthood and inability to stand up to political pressure. I urge you to put your money elsewhere!

apvizion General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Your decision to cut funding for Planned Parenthood is unacceptable! I will do everything in my power to spread the word and contribute to the cutting of your funds. I highly recommend you reconsider this foolish decision!

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kirestone Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

For the last 7 years I have hosted a yearly fundraiser event in October to raise awareness for Breast Cancer, to raise funds for Komen, and to honor my loved ones who are survivors of breast cancer. Due to the recent decision by Komen to defund the support of low cost mammograms I will now find an alternate way to direct the funds raised, and will remove all mentions of the Komen foundation from my fundraiser materials. I am sorely disappointed in the Komen foundation, and think they have done a disservice to those low income people who would otherwise not have access to mammograms.

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EdBradly7 Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Never again will I donate money and time to this sellout organization. Their decision to thrown Planned Parenthood under the bus is despicable. I will donate to Planned Parenthood and will protest at the next SKG event in Minneapolis.

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NonProfitTeacher Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I am a fundraising professional and lecturer in non-profit administration and I am stunned by the Komen Foundation's lack of professionalism and adherence to its mission. Hiring a politician with a stated goal of shutting down funding to one of Komen's long-term partners was a terrible idea in the first place; allowing that person free reign to impose her political beliefs on the organization was another. Whatever one's political leanings, we've all got to agree that Komen's decision was not based on its mission of fighting breast cancer but on outside motives. Komen's mediocre record in channeling money to actual breast cancer research, its exorbitant spending on administration and lobbying costs, and its $1 million war chest to fund SLAPP lawsuits on smaller charities demonstrate that it is a very dark organization. It is the essence of the corporatization of the non-profit world: Make yourself rich by lobbying and massaging corporate interests, and leave your fellow non-profits and those you pretend to help in the dust. Don't give another dime to them.

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imaprinceschik16 Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

PP is the only place that has ever showed me how to check for breast cancer and actually has checked me for breast cancer. Komen for the cure has only sold me overpriced pink bracelets and necklaces, only to use that money in order to sue other charities. Awesome.

tom.durkin Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Read how the political right wing singled out Planned Parenthood in a blatantly political move.

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Caleb Shreve Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Gives out an unreasonably low percentage of money raised, salaries are horribly high for Sr staff and political motivations have clearly become part of their grant-making.

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Melissa52 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I've never been a fan of the SGK marketing machine that seems to take precedence over doing any real work to eradicate breast cancer. But this is just disgusting. You know what doesn't save lives? Pink buckets of KFC, pink packets of junky candy, and the rest of the marketing tie-ins that do to move merchandise than to benefit the health of women. You know what DOES save lives? The screening services offered at Planned Parenthood. Stop pandering to conservative whackjobs and do what's right--support services that women depend upon for their health.

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schmeldo General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I was saddened and angry about SGKs decision to pull funding from Planned Parenthood over an "Investigation" by a republican politician. So - they can't fund that type of organizations (new rules you know) but they can continue to TAKE funds from Bank of American, who is being investigated both federally and by several states. Hypocrisy, your name is SGK. This will be there "so when did you stop beating your wife" moment. No matter what they do now, even reversing their decision, people now know that they are not in it to find a cure, but to find more donations. They will never fully regain their reputations. Did you know that only about $75MM of the $400+MM they raised in 2009-2010 was used for research? Another $77MM (more than they spent on research) went to administration (salaries) and fundraising. Actually $360MM of the $400MM total was expenses! Lotta big salaries there I think. This is from their own website. I was fooled by them for a long time. I'm done now. All my donations are going to PP.

mmmadman Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Will never walk another mile or contribute another dollar to this organization. Both my sister and my best friend were diagnosed with breast cancer this year, so it meant a lot. Not any longer. Shame on you!

lssw Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

For shame! By politicizing your mission you have effectively destroyed what was once a wonderful, compassionate organization. I have donated money in the past to you and always supported your work, but that is over. Instead I will be increasing my donations directly to Planned Parenthood.

calicojack1 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

What was once a wonderful organization has sold out on its values and betrayed women. I will never donate to the Komen foundation again, it has abandoned the many women who relied on the Planned Parenthood for cancer screenings. Additionally, they use millions of dollars in donations to attack and sue other beneficial non-profit organizations for using the term, "for a cure." Despicable betrayal of the women you had promised to protect.

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dreamingdragonfly Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Shame on SGK Foundation. It shouldn't matter where a woman gets her screenings done. For them to decide to cut off funding of breast exams at Planned Parenthood is making it political and not about women's health. I will be sending my donations to Planned Parenthood from now on and will urge my fiends and family to do so as well. I want to support a group that truly cares for women and their health.

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mission419 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I am 3-Day walker for the Cure, have two daughters who have walked, one of them more than once. (total adds up to 11000 dollars for Komen. ) My family is affected by breast cancer in two generations. I was planning to do this year's Race for the Cure. I am writing my donors and letting them know how grieved I am that this has happened and that I am now raising money for Planned Parenthood. I will tell everyone about this site, so they can add their reviews. I knew about the issues with fighting other breast cancer organizations and about the trademark fights, but one reason I continued to support Komen was that they partnered with Planned Parenthood.

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aam56 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

As a medical student going into Obstetrics & Gynecology, I was horrified to hear that the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation pulled their support for breast exams at Planned Parenthood. No trustworthy organization would put thousands of women at increased risk of breast cancer due to unavailable screening resources simply for religious or political reasons. I used to believe that this organization stood for protecting women and helping communities around the world, but their abandonment of all the wonderful work Planned Parenthood does has made me lose all respect for them.

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lakesancutuary Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Sad to see that SGK has bowed to political pressure and is yanking its funding from PPFA. They will no longer get my support or money....all donations from now on go to PPFA.

rainskei Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

What a pity that what began as a true helping organization has bowed to politics, money, and religious fervor. It is an accepted fact that early detection is a key to breast cancer survival rates. By de-funding screenings through Planned Parenthood SGK has effectively politicized their stance and potentially risked the lives of thousands of low-income women who will now not have affordable mammograms. SHAME ON YOU!

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NA123 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I will never donate anymore money towards this Foundation. I used to use Planned Parenthood when I could not afford insurance, and I personally know women who use Planned Parenthood for their breast exams. Deciding to change your mind at the last minute was a terrible idea Komen.

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djwikiwikijams Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Never again will another penny of mine or my family's go to an organization that would hold women's health hostage to their political leanings. I will, instead, support Planned Parenthood directly. After having family members and good friends go through breast cancer, I would hope that an organization claiming to have women's best interests at heart would put that first. This nonsense, however, is appalling.

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dksbook Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I am not only a donor, I am also a dedicated volunteer. I have been giving money and time to SGK in honor of and later in memory of my friend and neighbor Dorrie, who fought the good fight for 7 years, all while sucking every bit of good out of the life she was given. She was a supporter of Planned Parenthood and she was a dedicated Christian woman, who died surrounded by her family and with her pastor at her side. If she supported Planned Parenthood with her dollars and her will, surely she is turning in her grave at the hyper-politicization of SGK. So SGK can forgo my dollars, my time and my dedication, and my walks will now be solitary ones along the shore or in the redwood forests as I chat with my friend Dorrie. SGK herself is probably turning over in her own grave if she contemplates the general uselessness of the charity named for her.

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jcrants805 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

From this day forward my family will no longer support Susan G. Komen for your shameful decision regarding Planned Parenthood. You have made this political when you hired Karen Handel with her extremist views. How do you justify spending over $1 million in 2008 & 2009
on behind the scenes lobbying against the public option related to the health care reform bill. Apparently your priory is not the welfare of poor woman. My aunt died from breast cancer because she couldn't afford a doctor until it was too late. I'm appalled by your indifference to the great work that Planned Parenthood offers.

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moosehaas Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Not another penny to this organization. My sister-in-law has been fighting breast cancer for over 10 years and is disgusted by their actions. We will support Planned Parenthood directly and the SGK foundation can find other sources of funding. Shame on you!

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jekline General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I am profoundly disappointed by the Komen Foundation's decision to stop funding Breast Cancer Screening at Planned Parenthood. I will find other avenues to support this vital service in the future, and will no longer contribute to this organization.

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marie_antoinette013 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

This is sad that they are making breast exams and mammograms unavailable, just because of WHERE you choose to have these services done. Not everyone that goes to Planned Parenthood supports abortion, you know...some just can't afford anything else, or don't have insurance. You would think a cancer foundation would be more concerned with how many lives they could save, regarless of where people go to receive the services.

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twenora86 Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

This organization wastes money bullying smaller organizations over frivolous trademark claims and threw low-income folks under the bus by withdrawing Planned Parenthood funding. This organization has put politics over the health of individuals. This completely unethical and against the mission they claim to have.

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Crystal9 Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Shame on you. I have walked the Race for the Cure for over 10 years. I won't be doing it again and I won't support a foundation that doesn't support other organizations that serve women's health rights.

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aggravated_donator Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

for years and years now i have been buying things with the pink ribbon on it for breast cancer research. a few years ago i stopped when i realized that every dime i put into that fund was going nowhere. billions of dollars have been poured into that foundation from hard working americans who can barely afford to pay their rent and utility bills, let alone pay for cancer treatment. in all the years that i have seen this foundation up and running, i have yet to see any type of cure that has been brought to my attention actually implemented in cancer research. medical marijuana, antineoplaston therapy treatments, even injecting gold flakes into tumors and using microwaves to kilL them. NONE OF THEM HAVE BEEN USED ON THE GENERAL PUBLIC AS A CANCER CURE LET ALONE MENTIONED TO PATIENTS BY DOCTORS. NONE OF THEM. all that doctors do for patients is prescribe poisons such as chemo to patients. if the cancer doesn't kill them the chemo does. my grandmother died from chemo treatments before her cancer could kill her. THE SUSAN G KOMEN FOUNDATION IS A FRAUD.

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leerie Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I have supported this charity for close to 10 years now. In early 2012, after hiring a new vice president, Karen Handel, they have decided to play politics with women's health. Please join me, and run, don't walk away from this horrible organization.

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helga.mccann Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I will no longer support Susan G. Komen Fdn. Women's health issues should not be entwined with politics and should no be influenced by political action groups such as the right-to-life faction. All women deserve the best health care & information.

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susanG SUX Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I have supported SGC in the past in walks and other events. NO more! This has been a long slow death for this organization that I believe was started with good intentions but now is a political front that has no ethics

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tloux Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I am appalled at the recent news that SGK will be cutting off funding to Planned Parenthood. I have been a donor, volunteer, and race participant in the past, and I am sad to say that this will no longer be the case. I cannot support an organization that pays lip service to promoting women's health. Planned Parenthood does not discriminate against women based on religious or political views when they provide health services; SGK is not an organization deserving of my support any longer.

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greenreddgreen Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Please explain how you can help women fight/prevent cancer by cutting the funding that helps women fight/prevent cancer. Please also explain why you should maintain tax-exempt status after supporting a political issue.

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anygirlusa General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I have never supported the Komen Foundation because their focus was outdated methods of cancer research, i.e. animal research. That was bad enough but now they're impinging on human rights as well as animal rights. They certainly won't get any money from me now.

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Womenshealth Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

On paper, I am in full support of this charity and have made donations in the past in support of family members who have fought breast cancer. Unfortunatly, the "charity" seems to have forgotten their values and have decided to pause the effort of improving women's health in an effort to push thier new agenda of fighting for pro-life. Shame on you Susan G Komen.

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alison.mcconoughey General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

02/02/2012

Komen is an amazing organization that stand by a code of ethics that many many people will never have the decency to understand.

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pammcpat53 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Women's health should never be a political football. As a past donor, SGK will never see another dime from me, unless they reverse this decision. Shame on you. After more research, I found that most of the money you raise goes to other costs i.e. salaries, legal fees to keep others from using the words "for the cure" etc. Less than 30% goes to research. Not acceptable!

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chagnes Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I have walked in 3-Day walks, supported friends, donated lot of $$, but no more. My spidey senses tingled when I experienced tent-life during the walk. In addition to walkers paying for the privilege to walk ($100 fee), there is a steep minimum donation amount that if the walker doesn't meet is automatically debited from their checking accounts, and then seeing the highly overpriced SWAG they were slinging and promoting, and tasting the prison-grade food provided turned me off participating directly. WIth this latest move by komen, which is REPREHENSIBLE, I will never support them again. SHAME SHAME SHAME.

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Hardy H. General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I supported this organization in the past but no more. After watching Nancy Brinker's video response to the move by SGK to deny any future funding to Planned Parenthood for breast cancer screenings I was saddened. She was reading from a carefully worded script prepared by a PR firm to spin the issue, not to answer the question. She talked all around the fact that the board changed the rules specifically so they could deny funding to Planned Parenthood. This shabby political trick makes a mockery of the mission to help women.

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LizzieSal Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

My mother is a 17+ year cancer survivor. She had cancer in her early 30s back in the early 90s, when the survival rate was dismal. Shortly after the turn of the millennium, she started walking with my aunt in the Race for the Cure in our town. Both I and my husband walked with them for several years in support of her. However, each time we'd go, I was upset by the waste (all the throw-away corporate freebies and bottled water, all plastic, containing known estrogen-mimicking chemicals), but just kept my mouth shut. Last year I refused to walk when I discovered their t-shirts were being made in Nicaraguan sweatshops. Subsequent research has proven to me that this, like so many charities, is an organization run for political reasons that does not actually help where it claims it does. SG Komen foundation actively fights health care and breast cancer legislation, and cut funding for breast and cervical cancer screening to Planned Parenthood for purely political reasons, leaving low income women in a lurch.

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jayhawkeye2 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Give to a charity that is not influenced by political leanings of its officers, but instead is true to its mission.

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nrbqlou General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Not another dime for an organization that would take such a reactionary, neanderthal stand on such an important health issue. SJK has shamed itself.

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Scout3699 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Shameful...truly shameful. I guess personal politics now trumps women's health at SGK. Thank goodness for the pink ribbons everywhere because now I know where not to spend my money. Having lost my mother to breast cancer, SGK's decision to cut off money that funds potentially life saving breast exams makes me ill. Will be sending future donations to Planned Parenthood.

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RMR19 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I cannot support a charity that allows politics to interfere in its primary mission.

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plannedparenthoodsupporter General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

How an organization that claims to be committed to women's health can in the same breath cease funding the largest provider of healthcare to women in the country defies logic. Very sad.

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EnglishProf Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Despite a general uneasiness with some of Komen's practices of legal threats against other non-profits, my wife and I overlooked this (in retrospect, this was foolish on our part I suppose) and regularly donated our time and money directly to Komen. Komen's decision to withdraw funding for breast and cervical cancer exams through Planned Parenthood, especially since Komen once identified Planned Parenthood as one of the only organizations who could reach the women in need of such medical services, is tragic. It stinks of bending to the demands of a few strident and misguided voices at the expense of their own mission statement. We will never again support this organization, either with our money, our time, or with any of the product we purchase. Instead, we'll be donating directly to Planned Parenthood and avoiding any product which has licensed any intellectual property from Komen. This decision is appalling and Komen should be ashamed.

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Greenblue82 Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

My family has an unfortunate history with breast cancer and those members who haven't been fighting it personally have been contributing time and money to those groups searching for a cure and providing assistance. The Komen Foundation, following its decision to rescind funding for Planned Parenthood, will no longer be receiving support from our family. Our time and money is better spent elsewhere.

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uriniass Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Susan G. Komen is for political organizations, religious organizations and pharmaceutical companies,not women's interests. Will never donate or speak highly of this foundation again!

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3

goodbye Client Served

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

shame on you. saving lives is not political. I cannot believe you would stop supporting millions of women over petty politics. you are what is wrong with this world. I hope your organization fires you, and I hope much more positive press and money is directed towards organizations looking to improve the world, like planned parenthood, not make it worse, like you.

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rocosgrove Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

It seems politics trump medical care for low income women. This organization should be ashamed.

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averagecypress Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I am extremely disheartened that the SGK Foundation would pull vital funding for breast cancer screenings for low-income women at Planned Parenthood. Politicizing treatment and screening funding is a shame, and SGK Foundation should be embarrassed. Setting a precedent like this will allow politicians to use congressional investigations like a weapon to hurt organizations they do not agree with. My money will be donated to more compassionate cancer foundations.

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austin.stevenson Donor

Rating: 5

02/02/2012

I adore what this foundation has done for breast cancer research and prevention.

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Tom12345 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I once thought that was a serious organization focused on women's health and the serious problem of breast cancer. But their very questionable and apparently politically motivated decision to defund Planned Parenthood, along with their cowardly "policy" (which appeared to only target PP) has caused me to look at them further and to conclude that they no longer put the needs of women first. If they want to become an anti-abortion organization, they should be upfront about this.

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gtm773 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

shame on you. breast cancer is not political, neither should you be.

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jaredbelch General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

02/02/2012

I love hearing about companies and groups that stand up for what they believe in. Groups like this deserve our full support.

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regretdonating Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

After an elementary school acquaintance died of breast cancer, I contributed to the SGK Foundation in her honor. Now that SGK has chosen to become an anti-choice organization, I wish I had donated to Planned Parenthood instead.

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aldraan Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

My mom had breast cancer, and our family is an active donor. Our funds will now go elsewhere. Honestly, such deplorable actions and decision making by SGK. Vigilant self-examination saves lives; PP is an educational resource for many, many women.

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Kim_13 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

From suing other non-profits with the same goal over the use of the word "cure", to defunding a health organization that provided much needed breast exams for low-income women who have few other options for gynecological care, I can no longer support SGK, which has lost sight of its mission statement. When over 75% of every dollar I send their way is spent on things other than research, support, and treatment, I have no choice but to send my money to organizations like Planned Parenthood or Avon Cares.

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Little Minnie Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Years ago, when everything became "pink," from mixers to irons, I became suspicious that money for its own sake had overtaken SGK. It was no longer just raising money for cancer cure, it was raising money for itself. That was obvious to anyone who has a business background. So SGK lost track of its mission. SGK has apparently rediscovered a new mission in removing funding from an organization that serves poor people -- Planned Parenthood. And facts for those who jump in: no federal dollars are used for abortion, only 3% of what PP does is abortion; all the rest goes toward health care, screenings, pap smears and BREAST CANCER SCREENINGS. SGK is only a fund-raising organization. It provides no services or benefit. So, if you want to cure breast cancer, give to the American Cancer Society; if you want poor women to have health screenings, give to PP. And, on an unhappy note, RIP Susan G Komen. It's too bad that the organization that was intended to honor your memory made very bad political decisions when it shouldn't have gotten political at all.

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fixtheworld Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I have, in the past, donated to this important cause but I have always had reservations about SGK Foundation. Between seemingly high marketing/operating costs and a proclivity for severe legal enforcement on their "for the cure" line (this always left a bad taste), they have become too corporate and out of touch. Now, with this Planned Parenthood political move, they have permanently lost me as a donor. I'm sorry but there are so many more worthy charities and foundations to support.

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bskrivan Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I will never give to Susan G. Komen again, for it is now an anti-abortion organiztion. In cowardice, it caved to the right-wing, and denied funds to poor women who are patients of Planned Parenthood. This organization hired an anti-abortion politician for its policy director, and then tried to deny that the decision was not political.

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rowan574 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I have walked in events for SGK, I have bought products from their corporate partners. Instead of placing women's health first - most importantly, those women who are the most defenseless, the uninsured and poor - they have chosen to remove funding which helps women's health and prevent cancer. I will not be donating to them any more, I will not be voicing my support, and most importantly, I will give to organizations like Planned Parenthood who work hardest to help women's health and prevent breast cancer for the most vulnerable group. Shame on you SGK.

3

Anna14 Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

When my mom died of cancer, I walked and volunteered for Komen. It was about breast cancer. Now...thet are defunding breast care for poor women. I can't support apoliticized breast cancer foundation, and will find another charity where my help will go to those who need it, and I can work with volunteers of ALL political stripes.

1

BlakeL Donor

Rating: 5

02/02/2012

An excellent organization that stands for what it believes in.

3

ShameOnKomen Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Give to Planned Parenthood instead. Shame on Susan G. Komen.

1

checkerbattery General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Can no longer support an organization that does such a disservice to women by yanking support for Planned Parenthood. My money will go elsewhere.

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1

cm_clark98 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Komen has turned the pink ribbon from a symbol of hope and women's health into a symbol for politics trumping all else. Komen has turned its back on the poor and unisured.

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cotton_don Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Denying breast exams to women is not in the interest of anyone. Defunding Planned Parenthood casts into doubt everything your organization has done. I suspect it will take a long time to repair the damage this has done. How will you explain this to the women you are now abandoning?

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ekrutzig3 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

02/02/2012

This is a fantastic organization that truly supports women. I think they are focused on where money is best allocated in order to find the cure for breast cancer! Please support them!!

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7

Justeen Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

My best friend died of breast cancer and she had no insurance and had to rely on organizations like Planned Parenthood. I will be giving to them instead in the future. She had a lump for a year that no one would look at because she didn't have money.

3

resident General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

In light of Komen's decision to stop funding breast exams at Planned Parenthood, my wife put it best: "Even if I myself get breast cancer, they will never get one cent of my money." We'll be supporting organizations that focus on finding a cure, not responding to political nonsense.

3

sschuchts Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I will no longer support the Komen Foundation. The fact they have cut off funding of breast exams in Planned Parenthood facilities shows a disregard for women. I'll now donate to Planned Parenthood and other cancer research charities.

2

auntblabby Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I have given my LAST donation to Susan G. Komen! My beloved Mom was an 11-yr. cancer survivor when she died 9 yrs ago -- from an unrelated condition. We both supported SGK many times. Two very dear friends even participated in 3-day walk here in San Diego. NO more! This is an extremely dangerous decision by the foundation. Being pro-choice is NOT being pro-abortion!!!

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haidee.anna Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I am so depressed by what the Susan G. Komen foundation has done. I have volunteered, donated money and always spoken highly of them. I had no idea that they were political. I will direct those dollars to Planned Parenthood, an organization that I KNOW cares about women. All women deserve access to breast health exams at places like Planned Parenthood.

2

Jody K. Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I am totally disgusted with how SGK is pulling its resources from Planned Parenthood. I will not donate any more to SGK and I will boycott all of its Corporate Sponsor's . How wrong is it to use your own beliefs to decide who gets the money that I donated to women fighting or preventing cancer. Next thing you know you will be cutting off funding for everyone that has blue eyes. Stupid? Yes and that's what I think of your cutting off PP. I have donated to fight this horrible disease and you are not in the position of playing God deciding who should get my donation because of your personal agenda!

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MrsL General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

02/02/2012

My thoughts: Let's take all the politics out of this for a moment and look at it objectively. If you do that, I think it becomes quite clear that SK should partner with orgs. whose sole focus is breast cancer research and eradication to be entirely consistent with their mission. PP provides a number of services having nothing to do with the eradication of breast cancer. Thank you SK for doing all that you do to help women! I will gladly support your cause and all that you do.

3

flyfish89 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Shame that such a once wonderful charity has bowed to political pressure. You can say that your reasons are because planned parenthood is under congressional investigation, but so is Bank of America and I haven't seen you sever ties with them! You just lost any future donations or volunteerism from me. So sad .

2

amdelmer Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I am a breast cancer survivor of 20 years. I will no longer be donating to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation nor will I be supporting my friends who walk for this organization. I will instead be donating directly to Planned Parenthood.

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2

chicagoandy General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

A once great organization has gone off track. That SGK would walk away from the great they've done is a huge disappointment, and will definitely affect where I make my donations.

2

STKD1980 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Mom is breast cancer survivor - so often donated to this charity and encouraged others to as well. Will definitely not be continuing my support to this organization after their decision to not fund breast health procedures at Planned Parenthood. Such a disgrace.

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catmorgan Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I have done many Komen walks, but I think I will start donating directly to my local Planned Parenthood, rather than donate to these hypocrites!

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2

rachaelrayfn Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I'm disgusted with SGK and their bigoted organization. Thankfully, the people of this country are waking up to your hatred towards equality.

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Daiseymay Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Well it looks like no more races, no more pink ribbons, no more pink dollars. To make the fight against beeast cancer a political football is just about as disgusting a thing I've heard of. My mother died of breast cancer and today she would probably be writing as I am. Time, hours and dollars will go elsewhere.

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greylox Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

**I am so ashamed of what SGK has done. I have volunteered at races, I have donated money many times. I had no idea that they were political. I was beginning to be annoyed by their constant requests for money (several times a year), but this goes beyond the pale. I'm done. I will direct those dollars to Planned Parenthood, an organization that I KNOW cares about women.

3

LSGVegas Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I first became concerned about SGK when I learned they were bullying other charities for using the phrase "for the cure" to raise money/awareness for worthy causes. Their recent decision to deny funding to Planned Parenthood to support breast exams and mammograms to economically disadvantaged women is the last straw. I have participated in several SGK fundraisers but will no longer support their charity, and I plan to convince my employer to no longer have a team participate in our local race in May.

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jsmith1177 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I used to donate to SGK and also was a runner in benefits races for them. That is, until I realized that they're run by right wing thugs that don't actually care about women's health. Cutting funding to Planned Parenthood goes directly against women's health by preventing low income women from getting access to breast cancer screenings. Shame on Komen - never will I donate to them again nor participate in their race events.

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lynxsnarling Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I'm disgusted with this organization. My donations will go directly to Planned Parenthood from now on.

5

Em A S Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I have donated to the Susan G. Komen in the past as my mom is a breast cancer survivor. Based on their decision to cease funding to Planned Parenthood, I will find another organization to donate my money. Shame on them for mixing politics with women's health.

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4

William halstead Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Shame. Shame, shame, shame on them! They have spit on everything they once stood for just to appease far right wing extremists and religious zealots. Not one penny more form me. Shame! You need to immediately remove any and all photos, references to Elizabeth Edwards. You have become a political tool and should forfeit your status as a charity.

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5

RossL Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I've donated to SGK many times in the past. The fact that they started bullying other charities over use of the color pink, or saying "for the cure" really bothered me. The recent decision to discontinue their partnership with Planned Parenthood is the final straw. There are much better organizations that you can donate to (Planned Parenthood, for one!).

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Turpenoid Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

SG Komen Foundation has sold out to right wing republicans. History will forget you.

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Anonymous27 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I recently signed up to do the 3day walk, and now I want nothing to do with this organization. They have lost all my respect, which was teetering but I was willing to give them another chance. Not to mention how convenient this announcement was after the first big push to get people to register for the walk. Announcing their changed ideals after the final date to registered with a discounted fee. So basically they just grabbed as much money as they could before announcing, probably knowing they were about to lose most support. It is completely ridiculous and for them to make this decision shows exactly where their loyalties lay and it is not for the good of women.

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tedperl Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I am so disappointed by Kormen's decision to give into the right-wing thugs in Congress who are engaging in this witch hunt against Planned Parenthood. Moral and political cowardice of the highest level, as I see it.

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goprivacy Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Too bad this went from a legit cause to a pink brand abused by corporate America to a right-wing anti-abortion cause. I hope they clean up their act and get back to the core mission. Until then, I'm done donating to them and will focus my donations on groups that are not right-wing political shills.

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Stanley F. Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Now that they have started pandering to the right with their recent hire of Karen Handel this organization has turned their Pink Ribbon into a Noose for low income women. Send your money to Planned Parenthood instead.

3

Donna28 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Due to Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundations ill-advised decision to end their promotion of Breast Cancer screening via Planned Parenthood, I will no longer donate to their "non-profit". Politics has NO role in Breast Cancer screening and Prevention. In this Country it is a womans' right to choose her reproductive future. That should not play ANY role in prevention and screening of breast cancer...especially to economically challenged women, for whom Planned Parenthood so often helps.

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7

Tomas Aranda Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

If I could give them 0 stars, I would. I will never donate another cent to this organization, and I will work to ensure that no one I know does either.

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3

Julie39 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I'm appalled by SGK's decision to work against their own cause and defund Planned Parenthood. I plan to boycott all products that contribute funding to SGK, and I will focus my charitable donations towards companies who give far more than 20% of their earnings to breast cancer prevention, research, and treatment.

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Leah7 Client Served

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Planned Parenthood is a great organization. This foundation is bowing to political pressure and it should not do so. It should remain neutral. I say defund the SHIPPING Foundation.

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Laura55 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

From suing other non-profits with the same goal over the use of the word "cure", to defunding a powerful womens' health organization, I can no longer support the BUSINESS that is SGK. When over 75% of every dollar I send their way is spent on things other than research, support, and treatment, I Have chosen to send my money elsewhere.

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themerrymainer Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Susan G. Komen isn't even a charity in my opinion. A charity doesn't spend 70% of it's money on administrative costs, pay its CEO a half a million salary, viciously sue other charitable organizations that use the phrase "for the cure", and hire right-wing extremists to serve among its top executives. They do not care about women's health and will not be receiving an ounce of my support either in the way of charitable donations or participation in any of their events. Instead, I will be doubling my monthly donation to Planned Parenthood, an organization that fights daily to make sure that women of all incomes and backgrounds can access preventative health care.

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MK137 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Early breast cancer detection is critical (albeit not a guarantee) for long-term survival. The SGK's grant to PP provided services for thousands of poor women who did not have access to insurance or other cost-effective medical services. SGK's decision in my opinion does not live up to SGK's statement of purpose. Further, a non-profit organization that expends over $40 million a year for administrative expenses probably needs more scrutiny from donors--I am just sorry that I did not ask questions about the budget until now. If you are interested in supporting an organization that provides affordable or free medical services to women in need but don't want to donate to PP, look to your local free clinics, as well. Good bye SGK. I am sure you will not notice my missing donation (in your +$300 million dollar annual fundraising) but I am sure that PP and my local community free clinic will certainly notice and appreciate the funds.

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busterbuster Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Disgraceful organization. Never will support again.

1

Dean Muller Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I will continue to be strong advocate for women, only now my money and support will go to organizations that are genuinely supportive of women.

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jlscaggs Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Defunding of needed programs such as cancer screening is not how a non-profit that is "for the cure" should operate. Nor should they have a copyright on "for the Cure" because there are needed cures for everything! What if someone comes up with the cure for AIDS? I'm sure the Komen cronies will swoop in and say, "Oh you can't say that's a cure, we have the rights to that word!"

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FLT2 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I have donated to this charity, but no longer. I know three women who had breast cancer before age 40, and because of their fundraising efforts, I donated to SGK without much of an investigation into their finances. Their move with Planned Parenthood was moronic for many reasons, but one outcome is that I heard a LOT about SGK's finances, and it's not pretty. VERY little of their money goes to actual research. Now a lot of people have discovered this ugly little fact. Stick a fork in pinkwashing; it's done. And women's health should NEVER be about politics.

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sandymenzel Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

If they had a former donor role - It would be more accurate. Until the current stance on PP is changed there will not be one more penny given to SGK

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MostlyMagic Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Planned Parenthood debacle aside, the Komen Foundation in reality does very little to effectively fight breast cancer. Raising awareness of getting an exam -- is that worth a half a billion annual budget? If they were serious about this disease, they would be advocating dietary change for the population since the strongest research points to a shift toward a vegetarian diet as the best prevention and even treatment. This is a waste of an organization, run by professional fundraisers and corporate goons which is really doing very little good in the world. They deserve to go away, if the measure is how effective they are at their stated mission. In reality, they are completely totally ineffective, and donating money to this greed-driven outfit is throwing it away.

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ishtar.roux Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Epic fail on defunding an organization that gives free mammograms. All my donations are now going elsewhere. Any friends doing Race For The Cure will have to settle for me making that donation in their honor to another organization.

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Carolion G. General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Prove that you're pro-life by taking away breast cancer screenings for poor women. Logic.

2

Lezlie W. Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I have given hundreds of dollars to this orgnaization in memory of my mother- along with numerous friends and family. I've called on everyone making donations in her memory to no longer make them to this organization. My mother would be disgusted by the recent spinelessness shown. Also, less than 10 cents on the dollar ever received makes it to actual research. Rethink Pink- Defund Komen!

1

dona54 Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

No more funding for Komen. They have put their political agenda above the best interests of women's health. Shameful.

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Colleen L. Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

It's February 2, 2012. You know the reason -- de-funding of Planned Parenthood = pandering to right-winged Republicans hell-bent on getting rid of a LEGAL procedure in this country rather than saving lives through breast cancer screenings for an underserved population.

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Francesca C. Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I supported Race for the Cure since it started in the 1990's in DC. Never again after SGK Foundation's stopped its grant to Planned Parenthood for breast cancer exams. Politics should not get in the way of women's health.

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neveragain Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

Sad to see something like cancer politicized like this. These guys will never see another penny from me!

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theglum Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

As a cancer survivor I will no longer support any organization that squashes research and any effort to raise money for research soley to "protect" their "brand". Last I remember, cancer, of any kind, is not a brand. Refusing to accept donations, allow the use of the words "for the Cure", or the color pink because the size of the donation is not large enough is ludicrous. Spending over 1 million dollars annually in legal fees to further your "cause" is insane. This organization is a joke with no punch line. I wish I could give them a ranking of -10 stars and color them pink - for the Cure.

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4

floradorarhody Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I have been donating to SGK for at least 20 years. It is what I consider my "Pet Charity" (no disrespect intended) I even got my boss at work to purchase SGK promo items to give to customers and then give a donation on top of that for each item we gave. We have done this at work every October for three years. No More. When I read about SGK dropping their funding to Planned Parenthood I was shocked and appalled. Politics can not be applied to breast cancer. Underpaid/privileged women need these mammograms. Especially with Health Insurance so high priced, a lot of women get their checkups and mammograms at Planned Parenthood. I am able to pay for health insurance and have not needed to go to Planned Parenthood for years but they were my only option for a time and they were there for me. My daughter goes to PP now, as she can not afford health insurance. That being a whole other subject. I am able to contribute to the charity of my choice and have chosen SGK Several times a year, I guess I will choose differently from now on, because we still do have a choice in this country.

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Kristina R. Donor

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

The latest action of the SKG organization (defunding Planned Parenthood grant program which provides breast cancer screening for low-income women) proves they no longer work to foster women's health and now serve as just another political machine of the anti-choice religious right. Not one dime more! My money will support all women through increased donations to Planned Parenthood.

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mg123888 Volunteer

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

I had reservations about my volunteerism & donations to Race for the Cure over the years, especially after reading some of "Pink Ribbon Blues". However, I typically look to the people who are served as the way to determine my participation . With pull back of funding from Planned Parenthood, which serves the health needs of women including poor women, I can no longer support Race for the Cure. My family & friends won't either - huge discussion about this already. I read the "message" Race for the Cure sent out explaining their "decision" - total spin doctor stuff. It's upsetting an important cause is being diminished by the bozos in DC. and their willing accomplices at "Race". I can only say - "may God have mercy on your soul". My donations/participation that went to Race go elsewhere now.

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Jessica37 General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

02/02/2012

This organization made its priorities quite clear when they decided to depart from Planned Parenthood. Their priority is to be seen as pro-life, but what they chose instead was to alienate the women they claim to be fighting for. The cancer screenings PP provides don't seem to matter compared to how the foundation is perceived by the far right. The Susan G. Komen Bread Cancer Foundation just officially became a brand and not a non-profit.

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