Diocese Of Little Rock asks parishes, schools to break ties to Komen for the Cure

[Bennie_P]

**Another diocese takes a stand for Life:thumbsup: :clapping: **

From the Arkansas Catholic arkansascatholic.org/article.php?id=1177

Diocese asks parishes, schools to break ties to Komen for the Cure
Planned Parenthood funding one reason for concern, director says
Published: February 23, 2008
By Malea Hargett
Editor

Following the trend in several dioceses, the Diocese of Little Rock is discouraging its parishes and schools from supporting fundraising activities for Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

The international organization raises millions annually for the detection, treatment and research of breast cancer. A portion of the money nationally is given to Planned Parenthood for breast cancer screenings. Planned Parenthood is also the largest provider of abortions in the United States.

Several parishes and schools have hosted teams for the Komen Race for the Cure, which attracts more than 43,000 participants to the 5K race in Little Rock alone each October. More than 15,000 people participate in the Komen race in Springdale each April. More

 

[WanderAimlessly]

I hope more dioceses take these “charities” to task for their dubious activities that they try to hide or gloss over.

 

[Lance]

I learn a lot by just reading what is posted on CAF. I had no idea that Susan G. Komen for the Cure supported Planned Parenthood. I will no longer support Komen. Thanks for the info.