laura mercier | OVARIAN CANCER FUND

Laura Mercier gives back with the launch of the Laura Mercier Ovarian Cancer Fund.

Our mission is to raise awareness and fund research and educational efforts that will help diagnose, treat and support women with ovarian cancer. 100% of the profits from the sale of the Bonne Mine palette and the Rose Hope Lip Glacé will be donated to the Laura Mercier Ovarian Cancer Fund.

To help support research to find a cure, we have donated $100,000 to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. This donation will help Memorial Sloan-Kettering’s physican-scientists to act quickly on promising ovarian cancer research, bringing new hope to women. For more information, visit: www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/adult/ovarian

To Educate and Support women, we are embarking on a partnership with Cancer and Careers, an initiative of the Cosmetic Executive Women Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) public charity, to develop a series of educational online how-to videos on topics geared to working people and cancer. The audience for the videos will reach cancer patients and survivors, caregivers and healthcare professionals nationwide. For more information visit: www.cancerandcareers.org

Ovarian Cancer – What you need to know:

Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death among gynecological cancers in the United States.*
Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer death among American women.*
Know your family history. Up to 15% of all ovarian cancer is hereditary and there are things you can do to reduce risk for yourself and your family.*
The American Cancer Society estimates that 22,280 new cases of ovarian cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in 2012; 15,500 women will die of the disease.
Most women newly diagnosed with ovarian cancer already have advanced disease.*

So what can you do?

Educate yourself about the symptoms, and talk to your physician if you experience persistent bloating, abdominal or pelvic pain, feeling full quickly when eating or changes in urination.*
If you are told you may have ovarian cancer, see a gynecologic oncologist; these specialized doctors have access to the most innovative care options.*

*Source:

Dr. Carol Aghajanian

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

For more information and education on Ovarian Cancer, please visit: www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/adult/ovarian

Could you describe the charitable structure of the Laura Mercier Ovarian Cancer Fund?

Laura Mercier Ovarian Cancer Fund is a Donor Advised Fund, administered by Charities Aid Foundation America (CAFAmerica), a US 501c(3) public charity that specializes in the responsible oversight of global giving.

Can I donate directly to the Laura Mercier Ovarian Cancer Fund?

Yes, you may donate directly to the fund online via our partnership with CAFAmerica.

To donate by check, please click here to download the donor form, print and mail it with your check to:

CAFAmerica
1800 Diagonal Road, Suite 150
Alexandria VA, 22314-2840

Will my donation be tax-deductible?

The Laura Mercier Ovarian Cancer Fund is supported by CAFAmerica and, as a US 501(c)(3)public charity, gifts to CAFAmerica are fully tax-deductible in the United States.

How much will be donated to the Laura Mercier Ovarian Cancer Fund from the sale of the Bonne Mine palette and the Rose Hope Lip Glacé?

100% of the profits from the sale of these products will be donated to the Laura Mercier Ovarian Cancer Fund. Shop for our cause: http://www.lauramercier.com/ocf.

Am I required to pay a sales tax on these products?

Yes, standard taxes apply. Sales tax will be determined by the ship-to address of the order and will automatically be added onto the order. We are required by law to apply sales tax to order (including shipping & handling) for the following states and the District of Columbia: AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA and WA. Orders are taxable (excluding shipping & handling) for the following states: MA and UT.

Are there other ways to donate to the Laura Mercier Ovarian Cancer Fund?

Yes, you can donate $1 or $5 at checkout when shopping on www.lauramercier.com.

Our sponsors

We would like to thank the following vendors, partners, colleagues and friends who have helped us launch this initiative: