NEW YORK, April 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- ANN INC., the
parent Company of Ann Taylor and LOFT, donated more than
$4.3 million to the Breast Cancer
Research Foundation® (BCRF) to fund groundbreaking cancer research
from the success of the brand's 2014 spring and fall campaigns,
bringing the Company's total corporate donation to $22.3 million in the past 10 years. The Company
currently fully funds seventeen pioneering research projects for
the 2014-2015 grant period. Through the Ann Taylor brand, the
Company continues its longtime support of lifesaving breast cancer
research with the launch of its annual spring campaign benefiting
BCRF.
"As a company for women, we are acutely aware of the horrific
impact that breast cancer has on the lives of women and their
families. We are committed to supporting BCRF in the continued
fight against breast cancer and are proud to fund esteemed BCRF
grantees that are performing innovative research every single day,"
said Kay Krill, President and CEO of
ANN INC. "Our spring Ann Taylor Cares campaign provides an
opportunity for our clients and associates to get involved in
helping to make life-changing differences for women who have been
or will be impacted by breast cancer."
Beginning April 27, ANN INC. is
proud to support BCRF with the sale of Ann Taylor Cares Cards at
Ann Taylor and Ann Taylor Factory Store. Ninety percent of the
card's purchase price will be donated to BCRF and those who
purchase the card will receive a special discount in-stores through
June 1, 2015.
"ANN INC.'s enduring commitment to the Breast Cancer Research
Foundation makes our critical research possible. Year over year, we
are so impressed by both their financial contributions and the way
the organization is truly inspired by our work and connected to the
cause," said Myra Biblowit,
President of BCRF. "With Kay Krill
and all of ANN INC. at our side, we know that our mission of
putting an end to breast cancer is within reach."
As a thank you to clients for making such a difference, Ann
Taylor has also developed a special limited edition collection that
make for perfect Mother's Day gifts.
The collection includes a Pink Whisper Weight Scarf, Pink Cropped
Relaxed Sweater, Pink Quartz Earrings, Ring Trio and Pendant
Necklace. The Limited Edition Collection is available for purchase
in-store and online April 27 through June
18, 2015 and 50% of the purchase price will be donated
directly to BCRF.
For more information, please visit ANNCares.com.
About ANN INC.
ANN INC. is the parent Company of Ann Taylor and LOFT, two of
the leading women's specialty retail fashion brands in North America. As of January 31, 2015, the Company operated 1,030 Ann
Taylor, Ann Taylor Factory, LOFT, LOFT Outlet and Lou & Grey
stores in 47 states, the District of
Columbia, Puerto Rico and
Canada. Our Ann Taylor and LOFT
brands are also available online in more than 100 countries
worldwide at AnnTaylor.com and LOFT.com or at our LOFT franchise
stores in Mexico. Visit ANNINC.com
for more information (NYSE: ANN).
About the Breast Cancer Research
Foundation®
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) advances the
world's most promising research to eradicate breast cancer. Founded
by Evelyn H. Lauder in 1993, BCRF
has raised more than $560 million to
fuel discoveries in tumor biology, genetics, prevention, treatment,
survivorship and metastasis, making it one of the largest
non-governmental funders of breast cancer research in the world.
This year, BCRF is investing $58.6
million in research, to support more than 226 researchers at
leading medical institutions across six continents, including
$11.6 million to the international
Evelyn H. Lauder Founder's Fund focused on metastasis. By spending
91 cents of every dollar on research
and public awareness programs, BCRF remains one of the nation's
most fiscally responsible nonprofits. BCRF is the only breast
cancer organization with an "A+" from CharityWatch, and has been
awarded Charity Navigator's highest rating of four stars 13 times
since 2002. For more information, please visit:
www.bcrfcure.org.
The Ann Taylor Cares Card
Those who purchase a $25 Ann Taylor Cares Card will
receive 20% off every purchase of $100 or more, or 25% off if
using an Ann Taylor Card, at Ann
Taylor, Ann Taylor Factory Store, LOFT and LOFT Outlet stores from
April 27 through June 1, 2015. 90% of
the card's purchase price will be donated to the Breast Cancer
Research Foundation. The Ann Taylor Cares Card is available
at Ann Taylor and Ann Taylor Factory Store through May 25, 2015.
Ann Taylor Limited Edition Collection
This spring, as a Thank You to our clients for making a difference,
Ann Taylor designed a special Limited Edition Collection benefiting
the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. From April 27 through
June 18, 2015, Ann Taylor will donate 50% of the purchase price of
the Pink Whisper Weight Scarf, retail $39.50; Pink Cropped Relaxed Sweater, retail
$79.50; Pink Quartz Earrings, retail
$39.50; Pink Quartz Ring Trio, retail
$39.50; and Pink Quartz Pendant
Necklace, retail $49.50, to BCRF. The
collection is available at Ann Taylor stores and online at
anntaylor.com.
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