Hosted by Elizabeth Hurley, Global Ambassador of The Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Campaign, the evening honored BCRF Board Co-chair William P. Lauder with the Evelyn H. Lauder Spirit of Philanthropy Award, named for his mother, the founder of BCRF.

William Lauder with daughter Danielle.

Senior Vice President of Global Product Development at Clinique and breast cancer survivor, Janet Pardo shared heartfelt remarks, “William has co-chaired the BCRF Board since 2016. His steady hand, thoughtfulness, and decisive leadership has enabled the Foundation to thrive through the past eight years, including during a global pandemic. He is so generous with his time and talent, committing himself fully to this critical role in addition to his responsibilities at Estée Lauder, with his family, and so many other notable pursuits. Giving back, and giving his all, are the hallmarks of William’s style.”

William Lauder, Donna McKay, Dr. Larry Norton and Karen Hale.

“I would like to thank the brilliant BCRF researchers who work every day to bring us closer to the end of breast cancer and all of you for your support for believing in their important work,” said Lauder. “The future is bright and we will all continue to work together towards a world free from breast cancer.”

William Lauder, Jane Lauder, Gary Lauder and Aerin Lauder.

Honorary Co-Chairs included: Karen & Rob Hale, Sir Elton John & David Furnish, Kinga & Edward Lampert, Judy & Leonard A. Lauder, Lori Kanter Tritsch & William P. Lauder and Anthony von Mandl.  Lead Co-Chairs included: Jody & John Arnhold, Valentine & Patrick Firmenich, Roslyn Goldstein, Adrienne & Dan Lufkin, Marilyn & Jim Simons and Candance King Weir. Co-Chairs included: Sandra Brant, Susan Crown & William Kunkler, Nina Garcia, Marjorie Reed Gordon, Donna Karan, Shelly & Howard Kivell, Michael Kors, Aerin Lauder, Jane Lauder, Jo Carole & Ronald S. Lauder, Laura & Gary Lauder, John Paulson, Bryan Rafanelli, Lois Robbins & Andrew Zaro, Arlene Taub, Lizzie & Jonathan Tisch, Ingrid Vandebosch & Jeff Gordon and Vera Wang.

The evening featured an unforgettable concert by Nile Rodgers & CHIC, who took the stage to perform their classics including Le Freak, Dance Dance Dance, I’m Coming Out, Upside Down, We Are Family, Good Times, and more.

Breast Cancer thriver and Delta Airlines flight attendant, Marenda Hughes Taylor was also presented with the Roslyn and Leslie Goldstein Unsung Hero Award. The Award was presented to her by Kristen Manion Taylor.

Notable guests included: Karlie Kloss, Carolyn Murphy, Vera Wang, Amy and Brian France, Imaan Hammam, Tunde Oyeneyin, Cody Rigsby, Jill and Harry Kargman, Katherine Lauder, Jennifer Fisher, Danielle Lauder, Eliana Lauder, Rachel Lauder, Gretta Monahan, Sara Sidner, Ann Caruso, Dani Stahl, Emma Myles, Jenna Leigh Miles, Paul Shaffer, Chloe Melas, Paige Stables, Sarrah Strimel Bentley, Simone Winston and more.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide, underscoring the rising and urgent need for research. BCRF is proud to be the largest private funder of breast cancer research in the world, supporting a global legion of 250 scientists pursuing high-impact research that is saving lives.

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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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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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The Estée Lauder Companies announced that after nearly 20 years with the company, Dennis McEniry, President of ELC’s Online division, will retire at the end of this calendar year. He will be succeeded by Gibu Thomas, who will assume the role of President, ELC Online, effective November 16, 2020. Gibu will report directly to Fabrizio Freda, President and Chief Executive Officer. Dennis will work closely with Gibu through the end of the year to support a smooth and successful transition.

Gibu Thomas

“I am thrilled to welcome Gibu Thomas to The Estée Lauder Companies as the new President of ELC Online,” stated Fabrizio Freda. “He is a highly talented and respected digital expert with a proven record of success in e-commerce, technology infrastructure, digital media, mobile and omnichannel. Throughout his exemplary career, which includes leading digital enterprises to scale at large global businesses as well as extensive entrepreneurial experience in Silicon Valley startups, he has driven meaningful, transformative growth for global brands with speed and agility. His deep understanding of consumer behavior, and ability to anticipate trends and build dynamic digital experiences, make him ideally suited to this role.”

Dennis McEniry 

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This year, The Campaign’s creative features a single, bold Pink Ribbon—the globally recognized symbol for breast cancer. However, what it represents goes much further—it’s more than a ribbon, it unites us. It’s a movement, a representation of the global community, and it honors everyone touched by this disease. Every 15 seconds, somewhere in the world, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer¹—and that is far too many. We are united in hope around the shared goal: it’s #TimeToEndBreastCancer.

The Estée Lauder Companies has been a leader in the global breast cancer movement since Evelyn H. Lauder co-created the Pink Ribbon and started The Campaign in 1992. Now more than ever, The Estée Lauder Companies champions the wellbeing of the global breast cancer community and will continue to drive funds and inspire action. The Campaign has raised more than $89 million globally for lifesaving research, education, and medical services, with more than $73 million funding 293 medical research grants through the Breast Cancer Research Foundation®, the highest-rated nonprofit breast cancer organization in the U.S. founded by Evelyn H. Lauder in 1993. The BCRF research The Campaign supports in seven countries across the globe spans the entire continuum of cancer research – from basic biology of how healthy cells go awry and become cancer, to developing new diagnostic tests and new treatments, to research to improve a patient’s quality-of-life both during and after treatment.

The Campaign continues to positively impact the global community in numerous ways, including: highlighting the importance of education and early detection by convening discussions with medical experts and producing informative materials; supporting the building and expansion of various care centers to treat breast cancer patients; funding medical resources including access to mammograms and screenings; positively impacting people with breast cancer and their families through support, therapy and counseling programs; and funding medical research throughout the world. In the U.S., breast cancer mortality rates have decreased by 40% among women since the late 1980s,  and today, there are more than 3.8 million breast cancer survivors.

William P. Lauder, Executive Chairman of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., affirms The Campaign’s mission and honors the legacy of his late mother stating, “Our mission to create a breast cancer-free world was the vision of my mother, Evelyn H. Lauder, who started The Breast Cancer Campaign and co-created the Pink Ribbon in 1992, bringing a global level of awareness to the disease through our employees, consumers and partners. Citizenship and sustainability have always been part of The Estée Lauder Companies’ values and The Breast Cancer Campaign represents the best of who we are as a company. Today, I am more proud than ever of the positive impact we have made in the breast cancer community and against the disease. Our dedication remains unwavering, uniting our global community in action, to bring us closer to a cure.”

The Campaign will take the following actions aligned to its mission:

• Unite people virtually around the globe through digital events and activations to drive engagement and support.
• Launch a new social media call to action to rally supporters to participate and raise funds for BCRF through the simple action of showing their Pink Ribbon and sharing what it means by using the hashtags #TimeToEndBreastCancer and #ELCdonates
  • For every public, in-feed Instagram or Facebook post during the month of October featuring both hashtags together, @esteelaudercompanies will donate $25 to @bcrfcure up to $100,000—because it’s always been more than a ribbon.
• Illuminate buildings, monuments and landmarks worldwide in glowing pink lights to raise awareness of breast health, including the Empire State Building, New York City and the Eiffel Tower, Paris.
• Mobilize employees worldwide to positively impact communities and unite in action to support more than 60 breast cancer organizations around the world.
• Continue to produce and distribute informative materials and pink ribbons worldwide.
• Drive donations to BCRF through ELCompanies.com/BreastCancerCampaign.

(Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images)

Elizabeth Hurley, The Campaign’s longtime Global Ambassador shared, “Being a part of the movement to end breast cancer is my most meaningful work. With people around the world still being diagnosed with breast cancer every minute of every day, the disease remains a challenge that we are dedicated to. I joined Evelyn to work on The Campaign shortly after she started it in the early in 1990s, when women still did not talk openly about the disease. She would be so proud of how far we have come and the positive impact we have had! I’ve seen the tremendous progress made through the research we have funded, and spoken to many leaders in the field who all tell me the same thing—that we must continue to fund research to advance science, treatments, and care, to bring us closer to a cure. Evelyn had a vision and knew that long-term impact would be the result of our collective actions. I am honored to wear the Pink Ribbon proudly and be a small part of the global community that is driven to end this disease once and for all.”

This year, 20 of The Estée Lauder Companies’ brands will support The Campaign’s mission: AERIN, Aveda, BECCA, Bobbi Brown, Bumble and bumble, Clinique, Darphin, DKNY, Donna Karan, Dr. Jart+, Estée Lauder, GLAMGLOW, Jo Malone London, La Mer, Lab Series, Origins, Prescriptives, RODIN olio lusso, Smashbox, and Tom Ford Beauty. Each is selling Pink Ribbon Products or make donations to BCRF and/or other charitable organizations around the world.

“The culture and values of The Estée Lauder Companies are exemplified by the inspiring work of The Breast Cancer Campaign, one of our most recognized citizenship initiatives and the cornerstone of our commitment to social responsibility. Particularly during challenging moments, we are reminded of our responsibilities as global citizens to protect the health and wellness of our employees and the communities in which we operate. Our values continue to guide us as we create positive change by supporting all those touched by breast cancer,” said Fabrizio Freda, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

The Estée Lauder Companies is united to create a breast cancer-free world until no one loses their life to this disease. Together, The Campaign will continue to raise funds, educate, support, and make a real impact to bring us closer to our mission.

To learn more about The Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Campaign, visit ELCompanies.com/BreastCancerCampaign.

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