The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation has announced that it will provide $25 million in new grant funding to expand or establish five Ralph Lauren cancer centers. 

The largest single commitment in the foundation’s 20-year history will benefit institutions with a National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation, including Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Ralph Lauren Center, and three additional locations yet to be announced. The programs funded through the effort will focus on providing patient navigation services, increased screenings, and early diagnosis and treatment, all of which help to break down barriers that prevent those most in need from accessing high-quality care. 

“When someone we love has cancer, it affects all of us—our families, our friends, our communities,” said Ralph Lauren, who serves as chair of the foundation as well as head of Ralph Lauren Corporation. “While we have made significant progress and advancements in the fight against cancer, barriers to care and access persist, particularly in medically underserved and vulnerable communities. It is our hope that, together, we can strengthen avenues of support and generate meaningful change for families and communities who need it most. For over 30 years, this has been my personal commitment, and now, joined by so many dedicated partners, we envision a world where cancer outcomes improve for everyone, and survivors thrive.”

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