Shannon Mullen

Correspondent
NPR News
4:27 pm
Mon February 13, 2012

Komen Hopes Walkers Won't Walk Out On Event

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Several thousand people participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Tyler, Texas, in 2007. Some walkers for this year's races, including the 3-Day walk, are worried that they might have trouble raising money because of the Planned Parenthood controversy.

Originally published on Tue February 14, 2012 12:30 pm

Over the weekend, the Susan G. Komen foundation held meetings in 15 cities around the country for people who have registered for this summer's 3-Day walks.

The annual events are key fundraisers for the breast cancer research and treatment organization. But after the recent controversy over Komen's grants to Planned Parenthood, some walkers are worried it might be harder to get donations this year.

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12:05 pm
Wed August 30, 2006

The Gas Dock Girls

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Gas dock girls provide fuel to the many boats on the waters of Lake Winnipesaukee.

It's back to school time again, and lots of college students from around New Hampshire will be putting in their final hours at their summer jobs this Labor Day weekend.

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1:46 pm
Fri December 23, 2005

Take a Trip on the Polar Express

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The interior of the Polar Express is compiled with Christmas decor.

Thousands of people left New Hampshire this month on a train for the North Pole.

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3:12 pm
Fri October 21, 2005

A Visit to Polly's Pancake Parlor

Every year thousands of tourists come to New Hampshire to see the state's brilliant fall colors.

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