NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 2012--
Ralph Lauren, Chairman and CEO of Ralph Lauren Corporation, today
announced a $2 million gift to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. As part
of the $2 million gift, the Ralph and Ricky Lauren Family Foundation is
donating $1 million to the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City to help
address immediate needs of New Yorkers as well as long-term relief
efforts. Ralph Lauren Corporation, through the Polo Ralph Lauren
Foundation, is donating the other $1 million to relief efforts, dividing
the money between the Robin Hood Relief Fund, the American Red Cross
Disaster Relief Fund and to local organizations for relief and
rebuilding efforts in New Jersey, Connecticut, Long Island and
Westchester County.
In addition, the Company has set up an employee matching program with
the American Red Cross for up to $1 million and will work closely with
selected organizations for in-kind donations of clothing and other
necessities.
“I’m a born and bred New Yorker. I raised my family here and started my
business here. The Tri-State area is home to thousands of our employees
and our customers and we have a special and personal relationship with
the affected areas,” said Ralph Lauren. “We want to support the selfless
work of so many agencies, professionals and volunteers and hope that
these donations will make it easier for our cities to rebuild and
recover.”
ABOUT RALPH LAUREN
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL) is a leader in the design, marketing
and distribution of premium lifestyle products in four categories:
apparel, home, accessories and fragrances. For more than 45 years, Ralph
Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently
developed across an expanding number of products, brands and
international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Polo by
Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Ralph Lauren Collection, Black
Label, Blue Label, Lauren by Ralph Lauren, RRL, RLX, Rugby, Ralph Lauren
Childrenswear, Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren, Chaps and Club Monaco,
constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of
consumer brands. For more information, go to http://www.ralphlauren.com.
Source: Ralph Lauren Corporation
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