In 2000, Ralph Lauren’s company announced a $5 million gift for a Harlem cancer centre; it opened in 2003 and brought screenings, treatment and practical support to an underserved community
- Ralph Lauren (left) with Harold FreemanAmerican fashion designer Ralph Lauren's company in 2010 announced a $5 million donation to establish a cancer care centre in Harlem, New York, where many residents faced difficulties accessing medical treatment.
- The centre opened in 2003 through a partnership involving Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) and North General Hospital.
- It was set up to provide cancer screenings, diagnosis, treatment and support to people who had limited access to healthcare.
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- Ralph Lauren (left) with Harold FreemanAmerican fashion designer Ralph Lauren's company in 2010 announced a $5 million donation to establish a cancer care centre in Harlem, New York, where many residents faced difficulties accessing medical treatment.
- The centre opened in 2003 through a partnership involving Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) and North General Hospital.
- It was set up to provide cancer screenings, diagnosis, treatment and support to people who had limited access to healthcare.
Sources: Times of India