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== Support for [[Abortion]] Provider ==

== Support for [[Abortion]] Provider ==

It's no secret that Komen's mission has been compromised by the support of leftwing causes such as donations to [[Planned Parenthood]]. Since 2004, Planned Parenthood has received more than $4 million from Komen. They claim the Planned Parenthood donations goes to breast cancer screening. In reality, this funds their [[abortion]] operation overhead. In 2011, Komen was forced to address the issue and did so with typical obfuscation. <ref>[http://ww5.komen.org/uploadedFiles/Content/AboutUs/MediaCenter-2/MammogramsPlannedParenthood.pdf Planned Parenthood Breast Health and Breast Screening Subsidies]</ref>

It's no secret that Komen's mission has been compromised by the support of leftwing causes such as donations to [[Planned Parenthood]]. Since 2004, Planned Parenthood has received more than $4 million from Komen. They claim the Planned Parenthood donations goes to breast cancer screening. In reality, this funds their [[abortion]] operation overhead. In 2011, Komen was forced to address the issue and did so with typical obfuscation.<ref>[http://ww5.komen.org/uploadedFiles/Content/AboutUs/MediaCenter-2/MammogramsPlannedParenthood.pdf Planned Parenthood Breast Health and Breast Screening Subsidies]</ref>

On Feb 1, 2012, the Susan G. Komen foundation announced that it would no longer provide funds to Planned Parenthood centers for breast cancer examinations and other breast health services. A spokesman stated that they were halting all partnerships with Planned Parenthood affiliates because of recently adopted criteria that forbid it from funding any organization under government investigation.

On Feb 1, 2012, the Susan G. Komen foundation announced that it would no longer provide funds to Planned Parenthood centers for breast cancer examinations and other breast health services. A spokesman stated that they were halting all partnerships with Planned Parenthood affiliates because of recently adopted criteria that forbid it from funding any organization under government investigation.

==Other Questionable Activities==

==Other Questionable Activities==

Komen has partnered with Kentucky Fried Chicken. "An odd plan given that diet and obesity certainly impact on both the incidence and recurrence of breast cancer," writes Freedhoff in the NY Daily News. <ref>[http://articles.nydailynews.com/2010-04-22/entertainment/27062437_1_breast-cancer-kfc-fried-chicken Eat fried chicken for the cure? KFC's fundraiser with Susan G. Komen group raises some eyebrows, NY Daily News, April 22, 2010]</ref>

Komen has partnered with Kentucky Fried Chicken. "An odd plan given that diet and obesity certainly impact on both the incidence and recurrence of breast cancer," writes Freedhoff in the NY Daily News.<ref>[http://articles.nydailynews.com/2010-04-22/entertainment/27062437_1_breast-cancer-kfc-fried-chicken Eat fried chicken for the cure? KFC's fundraiser with Susan G. Komen group raises some eyebrows, NY Daily News, April 22, 2010]</ref>

Some people have questioned why Komen markets their own brand of perfume. <ref>[http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?p=1319 Promise me you’ll read the ingredients on this pink perfume, Think Before You Pink, June 1, 2011]</ref>

Some people have questioned why Komen markets their own brand of perfume.<ref>[http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?p=1319 Promise me you’ll read the ingredients on this pink perfume, Think Before You Pink, June 1, 2011]</ref>

Komen created the "Here’s Hope Breast Cancer Bible" with a portion of sales going toward breast cancer awareness. Susan Tyrrell of the [[Bound 4 Life]] wrote, ‘Buy a Bible and support abortion!’ This pink Bible was published by Southern Baptist-affiliated B&H, a division of LifeWay Resources. Lifeway issued an apology and said they were removing these from sales channels saying "it is not in keeping with LifeWay’s core values to have even an indirect relationship with Planned Parenthood." <ref>[http://www.jillstanek.com/2011/12/breaking-company-recalls-komen-bible-due-to-planned-parenthood-ties/ Breaking: Company recalls Komen Bible due to Planned Parenthood ties, Jill Stanek, December 15, 2011]</ref>

Komen created the "Here’s Hope Breast Cancer Bible" with a portion of sales going toward breast cancer awareness. Susan Tyrrell of the [[Bound 4 Life]] wrote, ‘Buy a Bible and support abortion!’ This pink Bible was published by Southern Baptist-affiliated B&H, a division of LifeWay Resources. Lifeway issued an apology and said they were removing these from sales channels saying "it is not in keeping with LifeWay’s core values to have even an indirect relationship with Planned Parenthood." <ref>[http://www.jillstanek.com/2011/12/breaking-company-recalls-komen-bible-due-to-planned-parenthood-ties/ Breaking: Company recalls Komen Bible due to Planned Parenthood ties, Jill Stanek, December 15, 2011]</ref>

How many miles do those thousands of volunteers need to "walk for the cure" just to meet the payroll of the Executive Board? 2009 annual compensation, salary & benefits for 17 employees is $3,859,117.00.

How many miles do those thousands of volunteers need to "walk for the cure" just to meet the payroll of the Executive Board? 2009 annual compensation, salary & benefits for 17 employees is $3,859,117.00.

==See Also==

==See also==

* [[Abortion]]

* [[Abortion]]

* [[Abortion breast cancer studies]]

* [[Abortion breast cancer studies]]

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==External Links==

==External links==

* [http://ww5.komen.org/default.aspx Komen for the Cure website]

* [http://ww5.komen.org/default.aspx Komen for the Cure website]

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