Some Women Will Be Left Out
Just because they can't afford to pay for screening
Just because they can't afford to pay for screening
Picture: 10 Downing Street, UK
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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One might want to ask if there is much relevancy to consumer philanthropy and activism anymore.
Arising during the Reagan years, the bubble gum pink method of fighting a disease through "awareness" might be past it's use by date. Everyone is aware these days of breast cancer. Awareness is not a problem.
Getting screening to poor women who may live years of desperate worry or even die because their breast cancer was not found and treated early, now that would be a worthwhile activity for a charity. But that's just what the Susan G Komenn foundation will not be doing anymore in conjunction with Planned Parenthood according to the reports.
Instead they will focus on awareness. I guess that's for the middle and upper classes who have the money to buy their pink shit.
This analysis based on news reports that the Susan G Komen foundation will not be donating to Planned Parenthood anymore.
For one see: Susan G. Komen Pulls Planned Parenthood Funding
Also see review of book that appears to be sceptical of the SGKF. I'm going to order a copy.
Pink Ribbons, Inc.: Breast Cancer and the Politics of Philanthropy
(for more information about what is inside see reviews by customers below the main posting.)
