I must say I was surprised (astounded) when I first saw the KFC commercial touting their Buckets for the Cure. It is a partnership between KFC and Susan G. Komen for the Cure. KFC donated 50 cents for each bucket purchased.
This after the recent addition to KFC’s menu of the double down! It is my opinion that KFC does not have anyone’s health as their goal.
I want to encourage anyone who wants to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure or other breast cancer groups to simply bypass KFC and donate directly to the group.
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
Benefits of donating directly:
-
You will get the tax write-off, not KFC.
-
You might avoid a heart bypass procedure by eating healthier at home or elsewhere.
I’m not the only one who feels this way. Check out this nice article by Jennifer LaRue Huget for the Washington Post: Is that right? Buying KFC buckets fights breast cancer?
A 10-piece bucket of KFC fried chicken (including the sides) costs about $20. If you’re really interested in supporting Komen for the Cure’s efforts, why not just mail them a check directly?
A Personalized Approach to Medication Nonadherence
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
Dr. Ramona Bates is a plastic surgeon in Little Rock, Arkansas, who writes regularly at Suture for a Living.
