Respect Life Apostolate updates statement on Komen

The Archdiocesan Respect Life Apostolate has updated the archdiocese's position statement on the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization.

The updated statement and list of frequently asked questions can be found on the Respect Life Apostolate's website.

Beth Lauver, director for the Respect Life Apostolate, said changes include updated statistics on services provided by Planned Parenthood and its connection to Komen organization. The statement also provides updated research on the link between abortion and breast cancer.

The Respect Life Apostolate provides information for those interested in donating to organizations that support morally licit breast cancer research and prevention. They include:

• The Breast Cancer Prevention Institute
  30 Rehill Avenue, Suite 3400
  Somerville, N.J. 08876
• Coalition on Abortion / Breast Cancer
  P.O. Box 957133
  Hoffman Estates, Ill. 60195-3051

For more information on the Archdiocese's position statement, contact the Respect Life Apostolate at (314) 792-7555. (Read this story on the St. Louis Review website).