Be Pink Proud™ Program
Sadly, too many of us have been touched by cancer. At Charles River Apparel, we are committed to supporting those who who are battling this disease.
In 2006, Susan (Lipsett) de Vries, daughter of Charles River Apparel founder, Walter Lipsett, and sister of President and CEO, Barry Lipsett, lost her five year battle with breast cancer at age forty-four. Sue worked for many years at Charles River Apparel as Sales Manager and ran the Company’s original showroom in New York City. Since her passing, the company has taken a special interest in supporting organizations that help those with cancer. In 2008, Charles River Apparel formed the Be Pink Proud™ program to advocate for this cause. Through the Be Pink Proud™ program, Charles River Apparel donates a portion of the sales from our pink styles to a variety of nonprofit cancer support organizations.
Very sadly, in 2009, the Lipsett Family suffered another loss to cancer, Walter's beloved wife and Barry's loving mother, Ellie. Our Charles River Apparel family also deeply misses valued employees Bob Berg and Jimmy Stewart, who also passed away from cancer. These tragedies further the company’s drive to help those with this devastating disease.
The Be Pink Proud™ program supports a variety of nonprofit cancer support organizations including:
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| The Wellness Warriors | We Can Row–Boston | The Ellie Fund |
If you are interested in a possible partnership with your organization, please contact Deb Lipsett, Community Partnerships Manager at deb@charlesriverapparel.com.
Download the Be Pink Proud™ flyer to promote breast cancer awareness and to learn about our program. Styles that support the Be Pink Proud™ program are:
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| 2012 Women's Signature Wicking Pique Polo in 180 Pink |
2811 Womens Classic Wicking Polo in 180 Pink |
5195 Breeze Vest in 186 Blush Pink |
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| 9755 Spirit Hoodie in 219 Oxford Grey/Pink |
5948 Women's Sherpa Fleece in 185 Heather Pink |
5031 Women's Evolux™ Fleece in 183 Pink/Grey |
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| 5099 Women's New Englander in 182 Pink/Reflective |
9908 Classic CRS Pullover in 181 Pink/White |
9904 Pack-N-Go Pullover in 182 Pink |
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| 9614 Islander Jacket in 182 Pink |
5702 Women's Voyager Fleece in 189 Dusty Rose |
(Only the pink versions of the above styles qualify for the Be Pink Proud™ Program)
