Below are several resources - take time to skim fiscal reports, get review updates, the information is largely available:
Komen's fiscal report:
Komen reported approximately..91.3 percent [donations] came from contributions from the public, including donations, sponsorships, race entry fees, and contributed goods and services.” - Wikipedia
Review Charity Navigator statistics: http://www.charitynavigator.org/
The “Pink-Washing” Checklist is a great analysis tool::
Critical Questions to Ask Before You Buy Pink
1. How much money from your purchase actually goes toward breast cancer? Is the amount clearly stated on the package?
2. What is the maximum amount that will be donated?
3. How are the funds being raised?
4. To what breast cancer organization does the money go, and what types of programs does it support?
5. What is the company doing to assure that its products are not actually contributing to the breast cancer epidemic?
Remember you have the power as an individual to 'vote' with your voice (be it in person, social media, volunteering, etc.) and with your dollars - where you choose to donate them.
The Komen Foundation Pinkwashes Anti-choicers..
- Katha Pollitt
“..anti-choicers got LifeWay Christian Resources to pull its pink-covered Here’s Hope Breast Cancer Bibles from Walmart and other stores because one dollar of every sale went to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation?” “.. Bishop Leonard Blair of Toledo, Ohio, told his flock to stop raising money for Komen because someday in the future it might endorse stem cell research?”
http://www.thenation.com/blog/166026/komen-foundation-pinkwashes-anti-choicers-punks-planned-parenthood
http://www.thenation.com/blog/166026/komen-foundation-pinkwashes-anti-choicers-punks-planned-parenthood
Faith and Philanthropy
“Nancy Brinker, founder of Komen, is a major Republican supporter and Karen Handel, Vice President for Public Policy (and former Republican Secretary of State of Georgia), has previously stated that she is against the mission of Planned Parenthood. “
Komen is finding out that the “political sandbox” (as Speier puts it) is a tough place to play so what does this mean for the individuals who are ultimately to benefit in the end?
Rep. Speier Pulls Support From Breast Cancer Foundation Over Decision To Sever Ties With Planned Parenthood
- Tanya Somanader
- Tanya Somanader
“House floor, Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA) — a “big booster” for the foundation and a participant in its iconic Race for the Cure event — announced that she would no longer support the organization over it’s decision.”
“Speier also pointed out the particular irony of another nearly simultaneous statement from the Komen foundation noting that the rate of breast cancer screening for women without insurance is around 38 percent. Meanwhile, Planned Parenthood provided 700,000 screenings for low-income and uninsured women last year alone. By bowing to right-wing fear-mongering, Komen is helping to cripple one of its own key efforts.“
An alternative choice to review and potential support:
Breast Cancer Action
“BCAction is the only national breast cancer organization to not accept funding from entities that profit from or contribute to cancer. Our independence allows us to advocate for policy changes that protect affected communities.”
I don't view these issues lightly having personal experience with cancer, friends and family living with cancer or having died from it. I support individual choice and don't respect those who feel compelled to block choice for others. Respect and Choice – it doesn't get any simpler than that.
Wishing you a happy, healthy life – Kerplush
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