Breast Cancer Research Foundation

When Evelyn Lauder passed away last fall, she left behind an unmatched legacy of beauty and philanthropy. During her more than 50 years with Estée Lauder Companies Inc.,  sheheld many roles, including creator of training programs and director of new products and marketing.

In 1989, Lauder was diagnosedwith breast cancer and began advocating for the cause. The same year, she became the senior corporate vice president and head of fragrance development worldwide. Lauder was a co-creator of the Pink Ribbon campaign,which is recognized as a worldwide symbol of breast health and cancer awareness. In 1993 she founded the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, which to date has raised raised more than $350 million and currently supports 186 researchers across the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia.

Lauder was also a dedicated photographer, and her works have been represented in public and private collections all over the world. She has published two books of photography and one cookbook, the royalties from which are donated to the BCRF, in addition to the proceeds from her exhibitions. For more on Lauder and the BCRF, and to make a donation, visit http://www.bcrfcure.org.