Annual Luncheon & Symposium honored The Quick Family 

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) held its 21^st annual Palm Beach Hot Pink Luncheon & Symposium on Tuesday, February 11 at The Breakers, raising $2.6 million and counting for breast cancer research.

William P. Lauder, Christopher Quick, Nancy Gibson, Tricia Quick, Tom Quick, Leslie Quick III

The beloved Quick Family was 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 critical funding for lifesaving research. The afternoon concluded with a captivating fashion presentation by fashion house, Oscar de la Renta.

Fashions presented by Oscar de la Rena.

“As many in this room know, the Quicks are exceptional,” said William P. Lauder, Co-Chair, BCRF Board of Directors. “They commit their time, their hearts, and their minds to countless, lifesaving causes, and particularly to BCRF. They have been standing with BCRF, hand-in-hand, since the very beginning. Their loyal support and desire to do better and more, has never wavered.”

BCRF President & CEO Donna McKay and Honoree Trisha Quick

“It is a privilege for our family to receive the Evelyn Lauder Humanitarian Award, a testament to Evelyn’s enduring legacy and tireless efforts in the fight against breast cancer,” said Tom Quick. “It is a profound tribute for us to be here together, standing up against breast cancer as a family, continuing the work of those who came before us, and ensuring that future generations will live in a world where this disease no longer threatens the people we love. This is not just a fight for today—it is a commitment to tomorrow.”

BCRF’s Scientific Director Dr. Judy Garber and Scientific Founder Dr. Larry Norton

The Luncheon featured a scientific update by BCRF Founding Scientific Director Larry Norton, MD of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and BCRF Scientific Director Judy Garber, MD, MPH of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School. The industry leaders discussed the latest promising research changing the landscape of breast cancer prevention and treatment.

Aerin Lauder and Kinga Lampert

Notable guests included Donna Acquavella, Alex and Eliza Bolen, Estrellita and Daniel Brodsky, Emilia Fanjul, Lydia Fenet, Stacey Griffith, Karen Hale, Ronnie Heyman, Linda Holliday, Tommy Hilfiger and Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger, Kinga Lampert, Jane Lauder, Aerin Lauder, Eliana Lauder, Judy Glickman Lauder, William P. Lauder, Laura and Harry Slatkin, Ara Vartanian, Krystian von Speidel, Arlene Taub, Serena Williams, and many more.

Lara Schriftman and Serena Williams

The event’s leadership includes Honorary Co-Chairs: Nina Garcia, Karen Hale, Leonard A. Lauder, and William P. Lauder; Founding Chairs: Hildegarde Mahoney, Mary Alice Pappas, Frances Scaife, Judith P. Schlager, and Sandra G. Krakoff, in memoriam; Lead Chairs: Donna Acquavella, Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger, Kinga Lampert, Aerin Lauder, and Laura Slatkin; Co-Chairs: Louise T. Braver, Raysa Fanjul, Betsy S. Green, Ronnie Heyman, Gail Hilson, Michele Kessler, Judy Lauder, Lyn M. Ross, and Andrea Wynn; and Vice Chairs: Mickey Beyer, Suzanne Elson, Wendy Holmes, Sheila Lambert, Talbott Maxey, and Barbara Stovall Smith.

Dee Ocleppo & Tommy Hilfiger

BCRF thanks its generous Benefactors: Donna & Bill Acquavella, Saskia & Hugh Evans, Michele & Howard Kessler, Kinga & Edward Lampert, Judy & Leonard Lauder, William P. Lauder, The Quick Family, Thomas C. Quick, Jeanne Sorensen Siegel; and Event Underwriters: Braman Motorcars, Louise & David Braver Philanthropic Fund, Daniel & Estrellita Brodsky, Rita & Charles Bronfman, The Connors Family, Liz Elting & Michael Burlant, Florida Crystals, Anne & Chris Flowers, Mary & John Fowler, Karen & Rob Hale, Ronnie Heyman, Krakoff Family Fund, Lambert Family Foundation, Karin & Joseph W. Luter III, Patricia A. Quick, Oscar de la Renta, Carrie and Chris Shumway, Laura & Harry Slatkin, Barbara Stovall Smith, Andrea & Steve Wynn.

Palm Beach pals Cathy Franklin, Simone Levinson Christine Schott, Melissa Rubel, and Heather Mnuchin with Stacey Griffith and Serena Williams.

Breast cancer is a complex disease with no simple solution. Research is the key to stopping it in its tracks. Founded in 1993 by Evelyn H. Lauder, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation is the largest private funder of breast cancer research in the world. We invest in the best minds in science—and foster cross-disciplinary collaboration—to examine every aspect of the disease from prevention to metastasis. Our approach accelerates the entire field and moves us closer to the answers we urgently need. We can’t stop now. Join us in fueling the world’s most promising research. With you, we will bring the end of breast cancer into focus. Learn more and get involved at BCRF.org.

Photos by Michael Blanchard.

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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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“I am delighted to celebrate the nomination of Dr Eric Frérot as Distinguished Scientist. His valuable contributions have had a profound, long-lasting effect on the industry and have influenced the next generation of scientific professionals. Science and innovation are the heart of Firmenich and our science community is at the very core of our success,” said Firmenich CEO Gilbert Ghostine. “No other comparable company mobilizes such a comprehensive array of research activity to define the future of fragrance and taste, than Firmenich.”

“Eric is an exceptionally versatile researcher and a scientific expert whose track record of innovation and discovery has had a significant impact across the spectrum of Firmenich’s business activity,” said Firmenich Chief Research Officer Sarah Reisinger. “His work on innovative analytical methods, discovery of novel fragrance and flavor ingredients, organic synthesis, and delivery systems are unparalleled in our industry. Eric has gained widespread recognition for his exceptional expertise, and he is the partner of choice for many of our customers, colleagues as well as more broadly in the industry and research community.”

The Distinguished Scientist recognition was introduced in 2008 to reinforce Firmenich’s continued quest for excellence in science. It bears testimony to a scientist’s unwavering dedication to inspire the scientific community, continually innovate, and deliver breakthrough science. Additionally, it recognizes and rewards exceptional scientific contributions to the Firmenich business, and leadership in attracting and retaining high-caliber R&D talent.

Firmenich explores the full continuum of taste and smell, from understanding human perception and molecules, all the way to developing new technologies and manufacturing processes. This approach is multidisciplinary, mastering pure and applied science and engineering disciplines.

In 2021 the Group invested 9.3% of its net revenue in R&D, the highest investment ratio in the industry, to innovate for a better society, with a focus on hygiene, wellbeing and sustainability. Firmenich has over 4,000 live patents.

Dr Frérot joined Firmenich in 1994 in the Analysis & Perception Department of the Corporate R&D Division. His current research focuses on the discovery of new best-in-class ingredients and sustainable manufacturing routes. Throughout his successful near 30 year career at Firmenich, he discovered important taste ingredients for Taste & Beyond in umami and sweet, and today has multiple innovations in the pipeline. He is an expert in analytical investigations of finished goods and receives frequent appreciation from customers’ expert teams. His seminal accomplishments are reflected in his results as a prolific scientific author, comprising 27 peer-reviewed journal publications including 20 on research conducted at Firmenich. He is an inventor on 24 patents with Firmenich. Eric is an inspiration for junior and senior colleagues, and a mentor for science and innovation talents. His vision and work are highly respected by his peers in R&D, colleagues at Firmenich, and the broader science community.

Frérot holds a Master of Science from the Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Montpellier in 1988, a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the Université de Montpellier in 1992, and a Post-Doc on Organic Synthesis from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL).

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