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BCRF Raises $2 Million for Cancer Research in Palm Beach

Christine Schott Ledes — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 03:55:05 +0000

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) held its 20th annual Palm Beach Hot Pink Luncheon & Symposium at The Breakers, raising a record-breaking $2 million and counting for breast cancer research.

Donna & Bill Acquavella were honored with the Evelyn H. Lauder Humanitarian Award for their extraordinary spirit of generosity and unwavering commitment to achieving a world without breast cancer through research. The Award is named in memory of BCRF’s founder and longtime Palm Beach resident, Evelyn H. Lauder, and pays tribute to her tenacity, vision, and passion which continues to drive the critical funding for lifesaving research. The afternoon concluded with a captivating fashion presentation by fashion house, Oscar de la Renta.

“I want to say a very special thank you to BCRF, and most especially to their tireless, brilliant researchers,” said Donna Acquavella. “You are the true heroes of this fight against breast cancer.”

The Luncheon featured remarks by BCRF Founding Scientific Director Larry Norton, MD of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. The Symposium was moderated by BCRF’s Scientific Director Judy Garber, MD, MPH of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, with an esteemed panel, including Ian Krop, MD, PhD of Yale School of Medicine, and Lori Pierce, MD of University of Michigan. The BCRF investigators discussed the latest promising research, including advancements in treatment for HER2 negative breast cancer and addressing disparities and health equity in breast cancer outcomes.

“When my mother became an advocate for breast cancer and established BCRF 30 years ago, she wanted to help women, save lives, and ultimately eradicate this disease,” said William P. Lauder, BCRF Co-Chairman. “She had a passion second-to-none, which I know many of you share, and she would be so proud of the immense progress made through research since our founding.”

Notable guests included Donna and Bill Acquavella, Gigi and Harry Benson, Arriana and Dixon Boardman, Eliza and Alex Bolen, Estrellita and Daniel Brodsky, Lisa and James Cohen, Eleanor Acquavella Dejoux and Morgan Dejoux, Liz Elting, Emilia Fanjul, Raysa and Alfy Fanjul, Karen Hale, Jane Holzer, Kinga and Edward Lampert, Leonard and Judy Lauder, William P. Lauder, Ginger Feuer-Leeds and Larry Leeds, Tom Quick and Michael Donnell, Jack Rooney, Laura and Harry Slatkin, Gucci Westman, Sarah Wetenhall, and Simone Winston.

The event’s leadership included Honorary Co-Chairs: Nina Garcia, Aerin Lauder, Leonard A. Lauder, and William P. Lauder; Founding Chairs: Hildegarde Mahoney, Mary Alice Pappas, Frances Scaife, and Judith P. Schlager; Lead Chairs: Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger, Kinga Lampert, and Laura Slatkin; Co-Chairs: Louise T. Braver, Raysa Fanjul, Betsy Green, Ronnie Heyman, Gail Hilson, Michele Kessler, Judy Lauder, Patricia Quick, Lyn M. Ross, and Andrea Wynn; Vice Chairs: Mickey Beyer, Suzanne Elson, Wendy Holmes, Sheila Lambert, Talbott Maxey, and Barbara Stovall Smith; and Men in Pink Chairs: Burt Minkoff, Thomas C. Quick, and Krystian von Speidel.

The afternoon’s success was made possible by the generous support of Benefactors including: Donna & Bill Acquavella, Fiona & Stan Druckenmiller, Judy & Leonard A. Lauder, and William P. Lauder & Lori Kanter Tritsch; and Underwriters including: Louise & David Braver Philanthropic Fund, Braman Motorcars, Rita & Charles Bronfman, Liz Elting & Michael Burlant, Florida Crystals, Karen & Rob Hale, Ronnie Heyman, Michele & Howard Kessler, Krakoff Family Fund, Lambert Family Foundation, Kinga & Edward Lampert, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph W. Luter III, The Ambrose Monell Foundation, Oscar de la Renta, Thomas C. Quick, Katharine Rayner, Carrie & Chris Shumway, Jeanne Sorensen Siegel, Laura & Harry Slatkin, Barbara Stovall Smith, UBS, and Andrea & Steve Wynn.

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Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation Honors Lauder Family in Recognition of $200M Gift

Christine Schott Ledes — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 16:19:49 +0000

The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) hosted their Sixteenth Annual Connoisseur’s Dinner, honoring Leonard A. Lauder, Ronald S. Lauder, William Lauder, Gary Lauder, Aerin Lauder Zinterhofer, and Jane Lauder in celebration of their historic $200 million gift to the ADDF, announced earlier this year.

The event, held at Sotheby’s in New York City, raised nearly $3 million, every dollar of which will go directly toward the innovative science that fuels the ADDF’s mission to accelerate the development of drugs to prevent, treat, and cure Alzheimer’s disease. The Lauders’ extraordinary gift ensures the ADDF will be able to continue our work until we have fulfilled our goal, ultimately changing the way the world ages.

Aerin Lauder, Lori Kanter Tritsch, Danielle Lauder, William P. Lauder, Rachel Lauder, Jane Lauder, Ronald S. Lauder, Jo Carole Lauder, Gary M. Lauder, Laura Lauder

Celebrated author and journalist Walter Isaacson presented the Lauder family with the Chairman’s Award. “Since Leonard and Ronald Lauder founded the ADDF 25 years ago, the family has shown an unmatched dedication to curing this devastating disease, infusing the Lauder spirit of innovation, quality, and excellence into the ADDF’s quest to identify and support the most promising research. It is an honor to recognize their efforts tonight.”

Leonard Lauder said, “Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t affect just one person, it impacts entire families. That is why it is so meaningful for my family to be honored by the ADDF, an organization my brother and I began because of our mother. She inspired us to do everything we could to fight and prevent this disease and I am proud to see my children and nieces pick up that torch.”

Ronald Lauder added, “We are proud of the impact the ADDF has made over the past two decades. The progress we are seeing in prevention, diagnostics, and drug development makes me confident the innovative research we support will continue to build momentum until we eradicate this disease for future generations.”

The ADDF’s Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer Dr. Howard Fillit remarked on the incredible progress of the past year and the ADDF’s plan to continue this momentum. “There has never been a more exciting time in Alzheimer’s research, and we would not be here without the vision, commitment, and leadership of the Lauder family. Their remarkable gift comes at a critical time, with a new era dawning in the field and the ADDF leading the charge to build upon recent breakthroughs. Our laser focus on a precision medicine and combination therapy approach will revolutionize treatment and stop Alzheimer’s in its tracks.”

The black-tie event featured an exclusive preview of Sotheby’s Impressionist, Modern, and Contemporary Art sales and wine pairings presented by Sotheby’s Wine.

Notable guests included:Jo Carole Lauder, Laura Lauder, Danielle Lauder, Rachel Lauder-Lyons, Lori Kanter-Tritsch, Fabrizio Freda, Karen Lauder, Nancy Goodes, Jane Hertzmark Hudis, Walter Isaacson, Bonnie Lautenberg, Heidi and Tom McWilliams, Ann Tisch, Barbara Tober, Paula Zahn, Ginger and Larry Leeds, Hilary and Wilbur Ross, Eleanora Kennedy, Sharon Loeb and John Paulson and Alina de Almeida.

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Leonard A. Lauder Celebrates 65 Years of Service at ELC

Christine Schott Ledes — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:42:41 +0000

Every spring and fall, The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) honors its employees with a Service Awards Ceremony. On June 13, leaders and employees gathered to celebrate the achievements of more than 40 individuals for their significant years of service.

Among them was Leonard A. Lauder, Chairman Emeritus, who received a Service Award for achieving 65 years of service at ELC.William P. Lauder, Executive Chairman, host of the celebration, provided a moving tribute to his father: “He has been the heart and soul and visionary that has helped ELC to be the amazing company that it is today. It is a testimony to how great this company is that we have such a crowd of long-service employees to be celebrated in this room today, and it is because of the heart and commitment of Leonard A. Lauder.”

In 1958, after serving in the U.S. Navy, Mr. Lauder formally joined the company that his parents started in 1946.The decision to join the company that bears his mother’s name wasn’t a given. During college at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and later while serving his country, he learned valuable lessons in leadership. He considered reenlisting to pursue a full-time career in the Navy. Instead, he joined ELC and put his energies into building the company’s first research and development laboratory and expanding the business.Mr. Lauder was a catalyst for company growth and proved himself to be an innovator at every juncture. Under his leadership, the company launched many brands, including Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, and Origins. He also led the company acquisitions of Aveda, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Jo Malone London, La Mer, and M·A·C. He is a long-time advocate for cancer research and is honorary chair of the board of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, founded by his late wife, Evelyn H. Lauder. To date, the Breast Cancer Campaign remains the company’s largest corporate social impact program.

Throughout his tenure at The Estée Lauder Companies, Mr. Lauder served as President from 1972 to 1995 and as Chief Executive Officer from 1982 to 1999. He added the title of Chairman in 1995. Since becoming Chairman Emeritus in July 2009, he has continued working tirelessly every day on behalf of the company and its employees.“After 65 years with the company, I’ve loved every decade,” Mr. Lauder said. “The ability to work with such great people who love what they do and want to make our consumers feel good has been the thrill of a lifetime. I appreciate the support I’ve gotten from my entire ELC family. We are a company with a soul, and we are also the best company in the world. Why? Because we have the best people in the world!”

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Leonard A. Lauder Honored with Legacy Award at BeautyCares DreamBall

Christine Schott Ledes — Sun, 31 Oct 2021 14:04:22 +0000

The beauty and personal care industry came together to celebrate legends, heroes, advocates, and survivors at the 37th BeautyCares DreamBall. Among the evening’s honorees was Leonard A. Lauder, Chairman Emeritus, The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC), who received the first-ever Legacy Award from Look Good Feel Better at its annual gala, produced live on Zoom.

Since its founding in 1989, Mr. Lauder has been deeply committed to Look Good Feel Better, which provides cancer patients with personal care and beauty products to help them manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. During the organization’s pilot phase, ELC beauty consultants and education team members taught volunteers how to help patients apply make-up. Since then, 2.1 million women, men, and teenagers with cancer in 27 countries have taken workshops to help boost their self-confidence and regain hope.

Introducing Mr. Lauder as the inaugural Legacy Award recipient, Chris Good, Group President, North America, ELC, said, “I believe that Look Good Feel Better could not have selected a more deserving individual for this honor.” He noted that “the world is better for Leonard’s advocacy, for his kindness, for his friendship, and for the example he continues to set and that all of us try to meet.”Accepting the award, Mr. Lauder reiterated the importance of the cosmetics industry to unite in helping people who are battling cancer. Calling upon everyone in the audience, Mr. Lauder said: “We have to make sure that Look Good Feel Better survives this pandemic and survives through the ages because we have a responsibility to all those suffering from the effects of cancer to ensure that they will live and they will thrive, thanks to you all.”

Mr. Lauder extended warm congratulations to the evening’s two other esteemed honorees: Esi Eggleston Bracey, Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President, Beauty & Personal Care, Unilever North America, who received the Passionate Leadership Award; and Bershan Shaw, media personality, author, and two-time breast cancer survivor, who received the Survivor Advocate Award.

Nina West, actor, singer, activist, and drag performer, who is starring in the new national tour of the hit Broadway musical Hairspray, played host to the event. Auctioneer Pat Tully was a spirited sidekick who spurred viewers to bid on the live balloon auction, ultimately helping to raise more than $900,00 by evening’s end. Many participants bid on beauty and wellness packages contributed by the industry, including a wide array of cosmetics from ELC and its many brands.Bari Seiden-Young, Senior Vice President, Global Corporate Communications, Citizenship, & Sustainability, ELC, delivered remarks on behalf of the company as a Platinum Sponsor. “As a beauty-inspired, values-driven company, I’m proud of The Estée Lauder Companies for its holistic approach to helping create a breast cancer-free world for all, from our own breast cancer campaign to global essential impact work to partnering with Look Good Feel Better,” said Seiden-Young, who lead’s ELC’s breast cancer campaign.The evening included special appearances from three ELC leaders: Stephane de la Favorie, Group President & Global Brand President, Estée Lauder & AERIN; John Demsey, Executive Group President; and Jane Hudis, Executive Group President, each of whom bestowed warm and personal congratulatory messages upon Mr. Lauder on behalf of ELC.

Mr. Lauder was joined by his wife, Judy Glickman Lauder, who together attended the event via Zoom.

Tony Award-winning actor and singer, James Monroe Iglehart delivered a moving performance and tribute to his wife, a cancer survivor and also performed an entertaining freestyle “DreamBall” rap with cast members from Hamilton.

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Leonard A. Lauder’s Memoir: The Company I Keep, My Life In Beauty

Christine Schott Ledes — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 19:05:30 +0000

The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) celebrates the launch of Chairman Emeritus and former CEO, Leonard A. Lauder’s highly anticipated memoir, The Company I Keep: My Life in Beauty.

In the book, Mr. Lauder recounts his extraordinary life from growing up in New York City during the Great Depression to helping his mother and the company’s founder, Mrs. Estée Lauder, grow her business into the global powerhouse it is today. The Company I Keep is available as of November 17th in the U.S., and will roll out in various global markets in the coming months.

The Company I Keep available November 17th

“The process of writing this memoir has been so meaningful to me, and above all, has reminded me of all the outstanding people I’ve been surrounded by my entire life. The Company I Keep provides an overview of my journey and that of this incredible Company, the one I grew up with and one that continues to inspire me day in and day out,” said Mr. Lauder.

Readers will enjoy Mr. Lauder’s fascinating stories from the early days of ELC, including the origins of the Estée Lauder Youth Dew bath oil, Queen Elizabeth collecting her Estée Lauder purse-sized makeup compacts and the interesting anecdotes on how the company entered the post-WWII European market. Additionally, Mr. Lauder provides never-before-heard takes on some of the most influential moments in the company’s journey, including a first-hand glimpse into ELC’s decision to go public; the launch of the world’s first prestige natural skincare brand, Origins; the Company’s expansion across global specialty and department stores; and the strategy behind some of ELC’s largest brand acquisitions.

Mr. Lauder currently serves as the company’s Chairman Emeritus

Along with keen insights from his time in the beauty industry, Mr. Lauder also shares his takeaways in leadership, accountability and collaboration from his time in the U.S. Navy, how he developed his passions for art and postcard collecting and his approach to transformative philanthropy.

For more information on the book, please visit www.TheCompanyIKeepBook.com and follow the book’s Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook pages for updates and more.All author proceeds from the sales of the book will be donated to charity.

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