As it celebrates its 30th anniversary, the Mary Kay Ash Foundation marked an important philanthropic milestone of more than $100 million donated in support of advancing women’s health and safety. This significant investment has been used to drive life-saving cancer research, fund critical domestic violence prevention and support programs across the US and empower women through safety, healing and hope.
Across three decades, the foundation has funded more than 300 cancer researchers; supported 2,800 domestic violence shelters and organizations; sponsored 13 international cancer research fellows; advanced cutting-edge cancer solutions through the support of 5 years of clinical trials; and enabled more than 750,000 hours of cancer research.
“The Mary Kay Ash Foundation remains unwavering in its commitment to creating a world where women feel seen, supported, empowered and hopeful during some of life’s most vulnerable moments,” said Michael Lunceford, President, Board of Directors, Mary Kay Ash Foundation. “For more than 30 years, we have earnestly carried the responsibility and privilege of advancing a mission rooted in protecting and enriching the lives of women. It is an honor to turn generosity into action, advocacy into progress, and partnerships into transformative impact in pursuit of a safer, healthier future for women.”
