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The Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s annual Symposium & Awards Luncheon raised $3.5 million this fall during a poignant gathering at New York Hilton Midtown.
Hosted Amy Robach, this year’s luncheon honored The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc. and their employees with the Sandra Taub Humanitarian Award for their partnership and commitment to funding lifesaving research and raising public awareness through 30 years of The Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Campaign.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 27: (L-R) William P. Lauder, Judy Garber, Myra J. Biblowit, Larry Norton, and Kinga Lampert attend the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) New York Symposium & Awards Luncheon at New York Hilton Midtown on October 27, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images)
The award was presented by Global Ambassador of The Campaign Elizabeth Hurley. The Jill Rose Award for Scientific Excellence was presented to Maria Jasin, PhD for her seminal work with BCRA1 and BRCA2.
“There has been $93 million donated to the BCRF in our 30 years,” stated Hurley on the red carpet about the support and on-going efforts of Estée Lauder. “And we’ve donated even more money to medical services and education.”
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 27: Myra J. Biblowit and Elizabeth Hurley invite BCRF and Estée Lauder Grantees onstage during the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) New York Symposium & Awards Luncheon at New York Hilton Midtown on October 27, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images)
The day began with a symposium moderated by BCRF Co-Scientific Directors, Drs. Larry Norton of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Judy Garber of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The panelists included Drs. Maria Jasin of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Andrew Tutt of The Institute of Cancer Research London, and Lisa Newman of Weill Cornell Medicine.
“We believe our company’s success is deeply rooted in living our values, and those values have always included supporting outstanding organizations like BCRF,” said Fabrizio Freda, President and CEO of The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc., who accepted the award on behalf of the Company. “We are so proud that The Breast Cancer Campaign has been a cornerstone of ELC’s social investments in women’s advancement and health, and we are so grateful for all who have supported it.”
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 27: Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger and Tommy Hilfiger attend the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) New York Symposium & Awards Luncheon at New York Hilton Midtown on October 27, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images)
The entire soiree honored the work that is being done to save lives and promote necessary awareness.
Honorary Co-Chairs of the event included: Kinga Lampert, Leonard A. Lauder, and William P. Lauder. Event Co-Chairs included Madelyn Bucksbaum Adamson, Roberta M. Amon, Jody Gottfried Arnhold, Louise Camuto, Amy Goldman Fowler, Roslyn Goldstein, Marjorie Reed Gordon, Betsy S. Green, Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger, Gail Hilson, Shelly Kivell, Elyse Lacher, Aerin Lauder, Amy E. Newburger, MD, Wendi Rose, Jeanne Sorensen Siegel, Arlene Taub and Simone Winston.
Notable guests included: Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger & Tommy Hilfiger, Gretta Monahan, Mandy Gonzalez, Louise Camuto, Orfeh, Emma Myles, Jenna Leigh Green, Eliana Lauder and more.
Underwriters of the event included Jody and John Arnhold, Amy Goldman Fowler, Roslyn and Leslie Goldstein, Neil Golub, Kinga Lampert, Judy and Leonard Lauder, Lori Kanter Tritsch and William P. Lauder, Lifetime and The Estée Lauder Companies.
BCRF awarded $52.7 million in annual grants to 255 researchers from around the world, many of whom were in attendance to be recognized for their innovative projects and contributions to the field. At a scientific conference the day prior, investigators were provided the rare and critical opportunity to collaborate with their colleagues, across institutions, across disciplines, and across the world.
On October 26, a very fashionable event brought together some of the most notable figures in the industry. Women’s Wear Daily hosted its 2022 WWD Honors at Cipriani South Street. The ceremony awarded Tommy Hilfiger with the John B. Fairchild Honor for Lifetime Achievement, presented by Gigi Hadid. The John B. Fairchild Honor recognizes Hilfiger’s career of influence and distinction, making the legendary designer part of a distinguished group of past winners such as Giorgio Armani, Karl Lagerfeld, Leonard Lauder, Ralph Lauren, and Miuccia Prada.
Mr. Hilfiger spent time on the carpet reflecting on the momentous occasion, as did notable guest Coco Rocha.
Other honorees include designer Jonathan Anderson, who received the WWD Honor for Women’s Wear Designer of the Year, marking his work at Loewe, and Zegna’s Artistic Director, Alessandro Sartori, who was recognized as Men’s Wear Designer of the Year. Michael Burke, Chairman and CEO at Louis Vuitton received the Honor for Creative Leadership. Burberry received the Corporate Citizenship Honor, acknowledging the brand’s efforts to push the environmental, social, and governance boundaries for the greater good
WWD recognized top performing firms by category:
- Hermès, Best-Performing Fashion Company, Large-Cap
- Jacquemus, Best-Performing Fashion Company, Small-Cap
- Macy’s Inc., Best-Performing Retailer, Large-Cap
- Jenni Kayne, Best-Performing Retailer, Small-Cap
- Ulta Beauty Inc., Best-Performing Beauty Company, Large-Cap
- Amyris, Best-Performing Beauty Company, Small-Cap
The annual WWD Honors program celebrates retail leaders and design luminaries who have performed at the highest business level and made immeasurable contributions to the industry over the course of the past year.
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