Read this story form The Georgia Straight online, which reveals a leaked internal talking points memo at the BC Cancer Foundation to address growing criticism its title sponsor for the annual “Ride to Conquer Cancer” – controversial oil pipeline builder, Enbridge. (Jan 12, 2012)
Critics of Enbridge and its title sponsorship of the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer like to note that petroleum, which is the company’s business, is a source of carcinogens, such as benzene. And the B.C. Cancer Foundation is obviously hearing about these concerns.
The Georgia Straight has obtained a revised draft of talking points about the Enbridge sponsorship set to be circulated by the foundation to its staff. The Q&A is intended to help foundation staff deal with questions from the public on its acceptance of money from a “cancer-causing organization” and other related matters.