Mary Kay Inc., through its Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation, gathered hundreds of participants for its 2025 MK5K. The virtual and in-person event featured 53 fundraising teams and 248 individual donors who raised more than $40,000 to support people living with cancer and to help women experiencing domestic violence.
“This year’s MK5K event was a powerful reflection of our shared values and unwavering commitment to making a difference,” said Michelle Haurilak, Chair of the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation Committee and Marketing Director at Mary Kay Cosmetics Ltd. in Canada. “From the heartfelt energy at Meadowvale Conservation Area to the incredible participation from communities across the country, it was truly inspiring to witness the unity and purpose behind every step taken. “The support we saw this year reaffirms how deeply our mission resonates—to help people facing cancer feel like themselves again, and to provide safety and hope for those impacted by domestic violence. I am so proud of what we’ve achieved together through the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation, and grateful to everyone who walked, donated, fundraised or cheered us on. Together, we are creating lasting change in the lives of women across Canada.”
The Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation works with the Canadian charity Look Good Feel Better to help patients manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer and its treatments, and works through its Shelter Grant Program to provide financial support to programs delivering safety, empowerment and hope to survivors of domestic abuse. This year alone, the Shelter Grant Program will provide $120,000 in grants to 12 shelters and outreach programs.
“We are incredibly proud to partner with the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation, whose unwavering commitment to uplifting women aligns so closely with our mission at Look Good Feel Better,” said Susan Larkin with Look Good Feel Better. “Together, we are helping people facing cancer reclaim a sense of control, confidence and self-esteem during one of the most challenging times in their lives. This partnership strengthens our ability to reach more people across Canada with the support and care they so deeply deserve.”
