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  • Ark. Catholics asked to stop donations to (Susan G.) Komen foundation

    02/27/2008 1:28:58 PM PST · by STARWISE · 60 replies · 1,130+ views
    AP/Houston Chronicle ^ | 2-26-08 | Jon Gambrell
    A breast cancer foundation known for its fundraising races across the globe faces increased scrutiny from Roman Catholic church dioceses for its support of Planned Parenthood. The church's Little Rock diocese has urged its members not to donate to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation, which has invested about $1 billion in cancer outreach and research. The reason, church leaders say, comes from the Dallas-based foundation giving money to Planned Parenthood to hold breast exams and offer education to women in its clinics. "Donors cannot control how an organization designates its funds," the diocese statement reads. "Therefore, money...