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An executive with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity has resigned after a dispute over funding for Planned Parenthood.

The resignation came in a letter obtained by The Associated Press.

Karen Handel announced her resignation as vice president for public policy in a letter to Komen officials Tuesday.

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AP - A high-ranking official resigned Tuesday from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity after a dispute over whether the group should give funding to Planned Parenthood, according to a letter obtained by The Associated Press.

After three days of controversy, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity says it is reversing its decision to cut breast-screening grants to Planned Parenthood.

"We want to apologize to the American public for recent decisions that cast doubt upon our commitment to our mission of saving women's lives," a Komen statement said.

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The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing Family Wellness Center has received a $82,256 grant from the Austin Affiliate of Susan G.

Komen for the Cure. The funds will be used to support the center's Women's Wellness Program, which provides free breast cancer screening services and follow-up for low-income women in Austin and Travis [...]

Komen Austin's Annual 5K and 1-mile Run/Walk Race for the Cure to raise funds to benefit the Austin Affiliate of Susan G.

Komen for the Cure whose mission is: to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures in Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson Counties.

Course: NEW LOCATION! Start/Finish at The Domain property at Burnet Rd and Braker Lane.

The Austin Chocolate Festival benefits Susan G. Komen For the Cure. The Annual Chocolate Festival has already raised over $5,000 for the Austin Affiliate of Susan G.

Komen. With the support of the community and small businesses we hope to raise at least twice that at the 4th Annual Austin Chocolate Festival in 2009.

There are several ways you can contribute besides attending the festival. We have sponsorship and volunteer opportunities available.

The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing Family Wellness Center has received a $83,220 grant from the Austin Affiliate of the Susan G.

Komen for the Cure. The funds will be used to support the center's Women's Wellness Program, which provides free breast cancer screening services and follow-up for low-income women in Austin and [...]