Susan G. Komen Cancels Half Its Breast Cancer Races

American Voices • Opinion • ISSUE 49•23 • Jun 7, 2013

Susan G. Komen for the Cure, which is known for its ubiquitous pink-laden breast cancer awareness campaigns, has canceled its three-day charity races next year at seven of its 14 sites around the U.S. due to low participation. What do you think?

“At last, I can wear pink for purely selfish reasons.”
Hugh Byron –
Carnival Ride Operator
“The rest of them will just have to run farther.”
Jodie Brocksmith –
Prosthetic Dentist
“I was really looking forward to them, since the walks for Muscular Dystrophy have become such sausage fests.”
Eric Isaacs –
Citrus Grove Superintendent

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