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CELEBRATING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES' BREAST
CANCER CAMPAIGN
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HON. BRIAN HIGGINS
of new york
in the house of representatives
Friday, October 7, 2022
Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Estee Lauder Companies' Breast Cancer Campaign and the important work that the initiative has done.
In 1992, Evelyn H. Lauder co-created the pink ribbon and launched The Campaign with the goal of a breast cancer-free world for all. The initiative has inspired hope in millions of Americans and has helped save countless lives.
The Estee Lauder Companies' Breast Cancer Campaign has, in conjunction with the Estee Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation, dedicated more than $108 million to support research, education, and medical services. This includes more than $86 million in funding for medical research grants through the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The Campaign has also helped to improve the early detection of breast cancer, which is essential for treatment. Since 1989, increased use of early detection and more effective treatments have caused the breast cancer death rate in the U.S. to fall by 41 percent.
Despite these gains, the work of The Campaign is still needed, as breast cancer continues to affect millions of people around the world every year. In 2022, it is estimated that 287,850 cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed, and 43,250 women are expected to lose their lives. In Western New York, it is estimated that more than 1,450 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year.
Institutions in Western New York continue to lead in the field of breast cancer research, prevention, and treatment. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo continues to be one of the top-
ranked cancer treatment centers in the world, with breast cancer survival rates higher than national outcomes.
I applaud the work that the Estee Lauder Companies' Breast Cancer Campaign has done in America and Western New York. It is more important than ever that we remain committed to making strides toward a breast cancer-free world.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 161(1), Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 161(2)
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