s/o of Breast Cancer Awareness wedding

goheels05

What's the 411 on SGK being so controversial?  I'm curious.  (yes, I'm googling it.  Just thought I would foster some discussion while we're at it.  get this place back up in the double digits)

J&K10910

SGK?  You lost me.

wadingmoose

SGK?

lyndausvi

I was wondering that also. Maybe they payout a lot in admin fees so most of the money does not go into research?    

[Deleted User]

Susan G Komen?

danieliza1127

Mandy, the Canadian One, has opinions on this.  I can't remember what they are, but I'm pretty sure she's against cancer research foundations like that.SGK = Susan G. Komen foundation

SarahSmile23

i think stage is the one who alleged this in that thread.

crfische

That would really suck if it's true. A lot of people give a lot of money to them.

J&K10910

Oh, duh.  Makes perfect sense now.  But I don't know why it's controversial.  I'm looking forward to being educated.

wadingmoose

I'm gonna have to go to BP to read the thread I think.

kate51485

I have heard things about SGK along the lines of what Lynda said...there are other breast cancer organizations that some people consider to be more "trustworthy" with donations.  that's about all I know.

Night_Sprite

I think it is similar to the Red Cross/United Way thing.  People don't like how much money goes to infrastructure instead of the cause.

wadingmoose

PS.  I do know Mandy's issue with them.

Trifury2007

Something about SGK funding Planned Parenthood.

goheels05

I still haven't found anything. Charity Navigator gave them 4 stars, their highest rating.Still looking . ..

SarahSmile23

I'm gonna have to go to BP to read the thread I think.Prepare to be underwhelmed.

Trifury2007

http://www2.nbc4i.com/cmh/news/local/article/susan_g._komens_funding_of_planned_parenthood_causes_controversy/24775/

goheels05

Ah, ok.  The planned parenthood thing.  Wikipedia has some stuff, it certainly wasn't anything that made my jaw drop:[url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_G._Komen_for_the_Cure#Controversy_and_criticism[/url]

goheels05

Jinx.

kikibaby

According to wikipedia, some people don't like SGK because they donated money to Planned Parenthood to brovide breast exams to low-income women.  Apparently, Curves (the fitness place) used to be a sponsor, but pulled out because of it- the place is owned by a super pro-life dude (reason number 1 not to join Curves...).

lyndausvi

Wiki mentions Planned Parenthood donations.

wadingmoose

I couldn't even find a thread about it so... yeah.  Underwhelmed.

goheels05

I can see why people would be pissed about the PP thing.  Not just b/c they are pro-life, but b/c when you give to a charity, you expect it to go to that cause, not some other cause.Here's what I have the most beef with:Komen has also been caught up in the controversy over "pinkwashing" — the use of breast cancer by corporate marketers, in which companies promote their products with claims to donate a percentage of proceeds to the cause. Komen benefits greatly from these corporate partnerships, receiving over $30 million a year and expanding overall breast cancer awareness. But critics claim many of these promotions are deceptive to consumers and benefit the companies more than the charity.

Golfer'sLady

From what I understand it is the combination of the Planned Parenthood and the general whoringout of "pink" slathering on everything they can get their hands on. Pink Kitchen Aid mixers are cute but are they really helping support breast cancer research? Maybe not.

SarahSmile23

wading:http://talk.theknot.com/boards/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=62447294&forumid=37That thread, plus a "prostate cancer themed wedding" spoof jess posted were why she was banned. not really bannable, IMO. Deletable, but not worthy of a perma ban.

TheSaltyPeanut

I had a cousin who attended a wedding where the brides dress was light pink to symbolize breast cancer awareness... I guess her family has been affected A LOT by the cancer. Cousin said it was tasteful, not creepy, etc. In the program, it said something like, "The bride purchased her dress from ***. All proceeds from the dress were donated to the SGK etc..." The pics were gorgeous. Colors were light pink and black. It was not a fund raiser. [img]http://www.thisnext.com/media/blogit/90281BEB.jpg[/img].. [img]http://www.getmarried.com/members/brides/72/m/76735/images/blog/breast%20cancer%20boxes.jpg[/img]

TheSaltyPeanut

BTW I do know that my post had nothing to do with SGK controversy, but it was interesting!

wadingmoose

Ok.  I'm gonna have to say I think people are way too easily offended.  But I've always thought thought when the donations in lieu of favors comes up.It's the bride and groom's money.  You don't get to decide how they spend it.

lyndausvi

moose - it's all in the wording. In lieu of favors the couple is donating to 'x' charity.. okay The couple it donating to 'x' charity 'in your name' I do not like.   If I do not support the charity I do not want anyone to donate in my name.  

wadingmoose

I'm also going to admit that I've never understood the hatred here of a theme for a wedding.  I get that some themes are over the top and ridiculous, but not all are.And whothefuckcares if someone has a theme? 

wadingmoose

By "in your name," it's usually done as "Guests of Bride & Groom" or whatever, they don't actually make 200 individual donations of $5 to the charity.