It seems fitting that the same week Facebook filed to go public that the social media giant would have a big impact on a major, national issue. Earlier this week, the Susan G. Komen Foundation decided to withdraw support for Planned Parenthood citing its policy of not funding organizations under Congressional investigation. Congressman Cliff Stearns [...]
Three days after withdrawing funding for Planned Parenthood, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation reversed its decision and apologized, paving the way for approximately $600,000 in funding to pay for breast cancer screening and other routine examinations for lower-income women. Nancy G. Brinker, founder and CEO of the foundation said in a statement, [...]
“The outpouring of support for women in need of lifesaving breast cancer screening this week has been astonishing and is a testament to our nation’s compassion and sincerity. “During the last week, millions spontaneously joined a national conversation about lifesaving breast cancer prevention care and reinforced shared values about access to health care for all. [...]
Planned Parenthood issued a Press Release following the announcement by the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation that it is ending future funding for Planned Parenthood health centers. The release is below: NEW YORK, January 31, 2012 – Planned Parenthood Federation of America today expressed deep disappointment in response to the Susan G. [...]
