National LGBT Cancer Project Letter to American Cancer Society

John R. Seffrin, PhD Chief Executive Officer American Cancer Society Dear Dr. Seffrin: I write to you today with the hope of getting a greater understanding about why The American Cancer Society’s Pinellas County branch canceled an LGBT-focused Relay For Life that was scheduled for March 21, 2010.  As described by the event’s organizer, Bobby […]

American Cancer Society Gives in to Homophobia-Cancels LGBT Cancer Event

The American Cancer Society’s Pinellas County branch canceled the first-ever LGBT-focused Relay For Life that was slated for March 21.  See Out With Cancer’s letter to the American Cancer Society at http://lgbtcancer.com/out-with-cancer-letter-to-acs-regarding-homophobia/ The event would have been the first of its kind in the country and organizer Bobby Poth was enthusiastic about its potential success. […]