Charles River Apparel Expands Giveback in Support of Breast Cancer Research

Charles River Apparel has expanded its line of styles that support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) to 16 styles.

From Aug. 1 to Oct. 31, the giveback program, “River to Research,” will donate 10% of the purchase price of these select pink styles to BCRF. Charles River Apparel will donate a minimum of $10,000 and a maximum of $20,000 to BCRF.

Since 2022, Charles River Apparel has raised $24,000 to fuel BCRF’s mission of preventing and curing breast cancer by advancing the world’s most promising research. That’s enough to enroll nine patients in a BCRF-supported clinical trial, support 480 hours of groundbreaking research, or fund two years’ worth of general supplies for a BCRF-supported lab.

“We deeply appreciate Charles River Apparel’s steadfast commitment to advancing research,” said Dr. Dorraya El-Ashry, chief scientific officer of BCRF. “Every diagnosis puts lives at risk. Answers are within reach, and we need them urgently. Charles River Apparel is making a genuine and tangible impact on moving research forward, faster.”

Founded by Evelyn H. Lauder in 1993, BCRF funds researchers who have been deeply involved in every major breakthrough in breast cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and metastasis. According to BCRF, every two minutes a woman in the U.S. is diagnosed with breast cancer, and research is critical to improve treatment options and end breast cancer as a life-threatening disease. Progress depends on investing in scientists who attack breast cancer from all angles.

“Breast cancer has impacted so many families worldwide, including my own,” said Jason Lipsett, vice president of strategic initiatives at Charles River Apparel. “BCRF is conducting vital work as the highest-rated breast cancer organization in the U.S. We are proud to support their mission and contribute to their efforts in making a difference.”

River to Research is the latest in Charles River Apparel’s charitable program, Charles River Cares. This year, products that support BCRF include pink shades of classic and new styles.

Learn more about participating products, BCRF, and Charles River Cares here.