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Pink Changing Lives®: Mary Kay’s Global Commitment to Improve the Lives of Women and Their Families

Pink Changing Lives®: Mary Kay’s Global Commitment to Improve the Lives of Women and Their Families

Published 10-02-24

Submitted by Mary Kay

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In Czech Republic, Mary Kay partnered with "Be Charity" to support the rehabilitation of children whose families could not afford treatment

Originally published in Mary Kay's 2024 Sustainability Report

Mary Kay markets are making a lasting impact worldwide by providing lifesaving surgeries, helping end hunger, protecting survivors from domestic abuse, beautifying our communities, and encouraging children to follow their dreams.

CZECH REPUBLIC / SLOVAKIA

In the Czech Republic, Mary Kay partnered with Be Charity to support the rehabilitation of children whose families could not afford treatment. Mary Kay was nominated for the “Heart of the Poor Award” by the civic association Majak Nadeje in recognition of our philanthropic engagement.

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Mary Kay Spain partnered with the "Fero Foundation" to support breast cancer research

SPAIN

Last year, Spain donated €40,000 to the FERO Foundation to support research identifying why some patients respond to treatments of metastatic breast cancers and tumors while others do not.

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In Germany, Mary Kay partnered with the "Reiner Meutsch Foundation" to help build 10 schools in Africa and most recently in the Ivory Coast

GERMANY / NETHERLANDS / SWEDEN

Mary Kay partnered with The Reiner Meutsch Foundation to help build 10 schools in Africa, in Burkina Faso, Togo, Chad, Ethiopia, Central African Republic, Kenya, Rwanda, Malawi, Namibia, and most recently in the Ivory Coast (2023) with the completion of an elementary school for approximately 120 students.

On the left, Wendy Wang, President of Mary Kay Asia Pacific region holding a young child whilst stood next to another person holding flowers
Mary Kay China Charity Fund allocated 5.1 million RMB as part of the "Smile 1000" campaign resulting in a total of 1,009 repair surgeries completed

CHINA

Every child deserves a beautiful smile. As of today, Mary Kay China Charity Fund allocated 5.1 million RMB as part of the Smile 1000 campaign resulting in a total of 1,009 repair surgeries completed.

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Mary Kay Brazil and Instituto Mary Kay were awarded the Silver Award at the Assosiacao Brasilera das Empresas de Venda Directa Annual Congress for the "Red Awareness Campaign”

BRAZIL

Instituto Mary Kay was founded in 2014 with a mission to put an end to domestic violence and breast cancer. In 2023, Mary Kay Brazil and Instituto Mary Kay were awarded the Silver Award at the ABEVD Associacao Brasileira das Empresas de Venda Direta Annual Congress for the Red Awareness Campaign.

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In 2023, the Mary Kay Ash Foundation® announced a donation of $2.4 million in cancer research and domestic violence shelter grants around the U.S.

U.S.

In celebration of Mary Kay’s 60th anniversary, the Mary Kay Ash Foundation® announced a donation of $2.4 million in cancer research and domestic violence shelter grants around the country.

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Each year, the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation provides a $10,000 grant to a domestic violence shelter in each of the 10 provinces in Canada

CANADA

Each year, the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation provides a $10,000 grant to a domestic violence shelter in each of the 10 provinces in Canada. The foundation also supports the Look Good Feel Better program by offering beauty workshops to women going through cancer treatment.

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Then. Now. Always. One of the original glass ceiling breakers, Mary Kay Ash founded her dream beauty brand in Texas in 1963 with one goal: to enrich women’s lives. That dream has blossomed into a global company with millions of independent sales force members in more than 35 countries. For 60 years, the Mary Kay opportunity has empowered women to define their own futures through education, mentorship, advocacy, and innovation. Mary Kay is dedicated to investing in the science behind beauty and manufacturing cutting-edge skincare, color cosmetics, nutritional supplements, and fragrances. Mary Kay believes in preserving our planet for future generations, protecting women impacted by cancer and domestic abuse, and encouraging youth to follow their dreams. Learn more at marykayglobal.com, find us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, or follow us on Twitter.

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