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esavvymom said:Shouldnt matter....we work with American Cancer Society, not Komen.
sandilou said:Or not say anything . . . . I must have my head in the sand cuz I know nothing about this and probably most people don't. I guess it would be good to be informed to answer questions that may come up. Whatever happened, cancer is still the issue and we are raising money for early detection and to find a cure.
Sandi
babywings76 said:The other pink product controversy that people talked about last time was how every single company is doing some sort of pink product or pink themed giveaway or awareness thing. People are becoming desensitized to the message of helping cancer because they think companies are just taking advantage of people's generosity when it comes to a good cause and are jumping on the bandwagon. It's good that it's everywhere, so the ACS can get more funds, but it's bad that it's everywhere because people are getting tired of it.
I'm excited about the pink products this year, though! I'm really thinking this year I might actually get some sales!
darlinclem said:Just a quick clarification- PINK is for BREAST cancer. The rest of us who have had other cancers are forgotten. Our/PC commitment is only for Breast Cancer. I really wish they would make it an overall thing. I know breast cancer gets a lot of press but there are other cancers and they tend to be more deadly.
Off my soapbox..
darlinclem said:Just a quick clarification- PINK is for BREAST cancer. The rest of us who have had other cancers are forgotten. Our/PC commitment is only for Breast Cancer. I really wish they would make it an overall thing. I know breast cancer gets a lot of press but there are other cancers and they tend to be more deadly.
Off my soapbox..
chefsteph07 said:SGK just reversed their decision so it doesn't matter anyway
I couldn't agree more! I lost my mother 8 years ago (this coming Sunday) to Pancreatic Cancer and one of my best friends almost a year ago to Esophageal Cancer (he was only 33 years old)wadesgirl said:You know I have to agree with this! Losing my mom to Head/Neck Cancer instead of breast cancer is just as important!!
Brenda.the.chef said:I started this thread because I've already had two people ask me if we were going to have Pink products and if we did, they were going to boycott because of the SGK issue. Regardless of what TPC stands for with their pink products, there are people are there that are in an uproar about SKG's planned parenthood removal.
We can educate all we want, but this news story (even though SKG changed their mind) is going to impact our pink product sales. That, of course, is just my opinion.
I think if you dig far enough into ANY company- you would be WALKING around, starving and naked....because you couldn't buy clothes, or food, or a car, etc without the company or something connected donating money to some group, taking some political stand, or the product is made in China, etc. Wouldn't that be a sight??Don't get me wrong- I boycott things on principle too sometimes.chefsteph07 said:It's interesting that this came up as well because I have a friend who told me that her mother will not purchase PC items because Buffet/Berkshire donates funds to PP.
chefsteph07 said:It's interesting that this came up as well because I have a friend who told me that her mother will not purchase PC items because Buffet/Berkshire donates funds to PP.
We support American Cancer Society NOT SGK.KristinaD said:Do our Pink items support S.G.Komen??? I never knew they supported PP....its kind of disappointing to be honest...I know we all have our own opinions but I had no idea!!!
I agree COMPLETELY!!! I have a team for my local relay for life every year and my eyes have been opened to the awareness or lack there of for other cancers. Not to mention, that breast cancer is almost completely curable.darlinclem said:Just a quick clarification- PINK is for BREAST cancer. The rest of us who have had other cancers are forgotten. Our/PC commitment is only for Breast Cancer. I really wish they would make it an overall thing. I know breast cancer gets a lot of press but there are other cancers and they tend to be more deadly.
Off my soapbox..
darlinclem said:Just a quick clarification- PINK is for BREAST cancer. The rest of us who have had other cancers are forgotten. Our/PC commitment is only for Breast Cancer. I really wish they would make it an overall thing. I know breast cancer gets a lot of press but there are other cancers and they tend to be more deadly.
Off my soapbox..
chefsteph07 said:It's interesting that this came up as well because I have a friend who told me that her mother will not purchase PC items because Buffet/Berkshire donates funds to PP.
pampered1224 said:It seems many of you are missing the point here. No matter who or how the money is used, it is a humanitarian cause. It is not a political one nor is it anti this or pro that. Other than being PRO - lets help. I am sorry. I use the platform, "I have 19 reason I do this" I work my butt off every May as I really do have 19 reasons. I have lost many, I have pride in that I could help many more. I did not interview these people to deem them worthy of my help or not. THAT WOULD BE UNCHRISTIAN in my mind.
To me I could give a rats behind where they stand politically or religiously. I am not God and I have no right to judge based on either of those things. All I know is that breast cancer does not discriminate nor should the help we provide to help get rid of it. Which by the way, we do not do!!! Not directly. The money we raise has nothing to do with research. It is used for the things that we all over look. Wigs to help raise a patients pride, transportation for getting to and from treatments, finical to pay those medical bills and psychological help because attitude is everything in this fight, to those afflicted and their families. This means that money other groups raise can be used for research while we just make it possible for people who can not afford too, get screened and then we help cancer patients cope. Think of this the next time you have a friend that gets breast cancer. Then if you are so worried about it, ask if she has ever had an abortion. 99% of women will NEVER divulge that info to you. And if she says yes, then you better be ready to tell her OH, I can not help you.
And would you really want me to tell you, because you believe differently than me, that I will NOT help you if this awful thing strikes you?
That is my soap box for today.
Oh and as far as the original post goes - yes we could be more diverse. PC decided the helping hand aspect was just, if not more so, important than research. We only help in an aspect NO ONE really thinks about.
chefsteph07 said:SGK just reversed their decision so it doesn't matter anyway
ivykeep said:I know this is really late to the party... but I think it DOES matter. I wasn't aware that SGK gave money to Planned Parenthood until they took it away. The fact that they reversed their decision has brought it to the mainstream and a lot of people will not donate or purchase anything that supports SGK because of the association with PP. (Myself included) now that it is known that there is a link.
I will happily support ACS though and do emphasize that proceeds go to the American Cancer society on my paperwork.
The Pink Products controversy has brought attention to the issue of "pinkwashing," which is the practice of companies using pink ribbons and breast cancer awareness campaigns for their own profit, without actually donating significant funds to breast cancer research or support. This controversy highlights the need for transparency and accountability in cause-related marketing, and encourages consumers to research and support organizations that truly make a difference in the fight against breast cancer.
While the controversy has definitely brought attention to the issue of pinkwashing, it has not had a significant impact on the sales of our HWC products. Our customers understand that our partnership with the American Cancer Society is genuine and that a portion of the proceeds from these products truly goes towards breast cancer research and support.
Pampered Chef has always been committed to transparency and accountability in our HWC campaign. We have a dedicated webpage that outlines our partnership with the American Cancer Society and how the proceeds from our HWC products are used. We also provide regular updates on the amount of funds raised and donated to the cause.
No, Pampered Chef's partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure ended in 2012. We now partner with the American Cancer Society for our Help Whip Cancer campaign.
Consumers can do their research and support organizations that have a proven track record of donating significant funds towards breast cancer research and support. They can also look for transparency and accountability in cause-related marketing campaigns, and support companies that are committed to making a real difference in the fight against breast cancer.