Fox River presented a donation of more than $6,000 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). BCRF was founded in 1993 by Evelyn H. Lauder as an independent, not-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to funding innovative clinical and genetic research.
BCRF supports scientists at leading medical centers worldwide whose research is focused on achieving prevention and a cure for breast cancer in our lifetime and has raised more than $130 million to date. A minimum of 85 cents of each dollar donated to the Foundation goes directly to breast cancer research and awareness programs.
In addition to Fox River’s donation, every package of Fox River for Women socks includes information for women about the importance of early detection of breast cancer, as well as contact information for BCRF.
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death for all women (after lung cancer), and the leading overall cause of death in women between the ages of 40 and 55. One in eight women will develop breast cancer during her life.
“We are honored to be affiliated with BCRF and to support the fight against breast cancer,” says Joel Anderson, Fox River branded division president. “Donating funds and helping to raise awareness of this devastating disease is critical.”
