The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), founded in 1993 by Evelyn H. Lauder and Dr. Larry Norton, is the world’s largest private funder of breast‑cancer research, having raised over $1 billion and awarding around $70 million annually to more than 260 scientists across 14 countries; with an exceptional record—over 90 cents of every dollar spent goes directly to research—it drives breakthroughs in tumour biology, genetics, screening, treatment, metastasis, and survivorship, all in pursuit of preventing and curing breast cancer