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Ralph Lauren Donates $10 Million To Coronavirus Relief Efforts

Fashion legend Ralph Lauren has donated a staggering $10 MILLION to coronavirus relief efforts.

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The Ralph Lauren Instagram account wrote: "Now more than ever, supporting each other in this time of need has become our mission. As we face this global challenge together, the Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation is committing $10 million to help our teams and communities around the world."

They went on to explain what these funds will do:

"Provide financial grants through the Emergency Assistance Foundation for Ralph Lauren colleagues facing special circumstances like medical, eldercare or childcare needs;

"Contribute to the World Health Organization COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, a global effort supporting countries to prevent, detect, and respond to the pandemic;

"Build on our 20-year commitment to cancer care through our Pink Pony Fund by supporting our long-standing network of international cancer institutions that are caring for people with cancer who are especially vulnerable at this time; and

"Commit an inaugural gift to the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) / Vogue Fashion Fund for COVID-19 relief to support the American fashion community impacted by the pandemic.

"As we face this challenge as a global community, our hope is to continue to be the beacon of optimism and unity that Ralph Lauren and our brands have always been to the world."

If that wasn't enough, the fashion house ALSO announced they would be starting the production of 25,000 masks and 25,000 isolation gowns!

WOW!

What an amazing example set forth by Ralph Lauren!

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I hope more celebrities follow in his footsteps!

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