Komen Foundation Cancels Charity Walks in Seven Cities

Participation has declined by 37% in the last few years and it might be related back to the political issues with cutting off Planned Parenthood and the political bombshell that was a a result.  In addition, the Foundation was also criticized for their legal actions against other charities for the use of the word “cure” before the political issue.  BD

Susan G. Komen Foundation Attacking Other Charities Over Use Of The Word 'Cure'

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The organization, which says it is the largest non-government funder of breast cancer research, said it was cutting three-day walks for 2014 in Phoenix, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Tampa Bay, San Francisco and Washington. The event will continue in seven other places.

"The difficult decision to exit these markets was not made lightly, as we know this bold and empowering event has touched the lives of thousands of participants like you," the Dallas-based group said in a message on its Facebook page.

Komen's signature event is the Race for the Cure, which includes 5 kilometers and marathon races as well as the walks. The group says the events involve more than 1.7 million participants each year.

Komen will continue to hold walks in Atlanta, Dallas/Fort Worth, Michigan, Philadelphia, San Diego, Seattle and Minneapolis-St. Paul.

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