Lauder became an ardent advocate for breast cancer awareness in 1989 when she was personally diagnosed. She became the creator of the Pink Ribbon campaign, a worldwide symbol of breast health, and in 1993, she founded The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Since its establishment, BCRF has raised more than $350 million to support clinical and translational research at medical institutions worldwide. Lauder actively participated and partnered with Ross to organize Challenge of the Americas with all proceeds from the event benefiting BCRF. Lauder unfortunately passed away from non-genetic ovarian cancer at the age of 75, and the Challenge of the Americas expresses their sympathy and promises to carry on her work.
Lauder’s work continues in the fundraising Ross has set in motion through Play for P.I.N.K. (Prevention, Immediate Diagnosis, New Technology, Knowledge). One hundred percent of the organization’s fundraising is donated to BCRF. Since 1996, Play for P.I.N.K. has raised $25.75 million for breast cancer research – one creative event at a time – with $3.75 million raised in 2011 alone.
“Even though Challenge of the Americas is taking a break this year to regroup and brainstorm, I didn’t want to lose out on the opportunity to continue to raise funds,” Ross said. “The Challenge of the Americas has benefitted The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Play for P.I.N.K for ten years; I’m proud to continue the tradition through our Web site.”
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Challenge of the Americas looks forward to the upcoming season when the committee will brainstorm new ideas for the 2013 event. For more information on Play for P.I.N.K, visit playforpink.org. Please visit MatchnRide.com to purchase an advertisement to support The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
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