MARY KAY ASH FOUNDATION℠ ENRICHES WOMEN'S LIVES WORLDWIDE WITH GLITTERING SILVER ANNIVERSARY

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- In celebration of its 25th anniversary and guided by Mary Kay Ash’s dream to enrich the lives of women worldwide, the Mary Kay Ash Foundation℠ released its first-ever Foundation Annual Report, as well as a new name, logo website and rebranding.

Since 1996, the Foundation has contributed more than US$80 million to organisations aligned with its two-fold mission: funding research for cancers affecting women and ending domestic violence and gender-based violence against women and girls. (US$1 = RM4.160)

“Twenty-five years ago, my grandmother, Mary Kay Ash, created the Foundation that continues to remain at the heart of Mary Kay Inc, company employees and independent beauty consultants who strive to uphold her vision of making the world a better place for women and their families,” said Chief Investment Officer and Vice President of the Mary Kay Ash Foundation℠ Board of Directors, Ryan Rogers.

“We envision a world where women are empowered, healthy and safe. On this milestone anniversary, we continue our steadfast commitment to women worldwide and are reminded of how truly honoured we are to continue doing my grandmother’s work.”

To commemorate its milestone anniversary, the organisation made a slight name change from The Mary Kay Foundation℠ to Mary Kay Ash Foundation℠ to improve search engine optimisation.

In addition, the Foundation has unveiled a new logo and website, rebranding and the first-ever Mary Kay Ash Foundation℠ Annual Report. The report gives an overview of the 2020 initiatives in the United States and worldwide.

Key findings in the report include in 2020, the Mary Kay Ash Foundation℠ awarded grants totalling US$1,825,000 to causes in the US and those that will make a difference worldwide via the Innovative/Translational Cancer Research Grants and the International Post-Doctoral Fellowship Cancer Research Program.

In addition, The Mary Kay Ash Foundation℠ has awarded emergency grants totalling US$1,000,000 to support domestic violence frontline workers – the first responders for women and children.

According to a statement, the Foundation supports awareness initiatives, community outreach programmes, and advocates for legislation to ensure women are healthy and safe.

-- BERNAMA