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How a $5 million donation from Ralph Lauren helped transform cancer care in New York's Harlem

American fashion designer Ralph Lauren's company in 2010 announced a $5 million donation to establish a cancer care centre in Harlem, New York, where many residents faced difficulties accessing medical treatment. The centre opened in 2003 through a partnership involving Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) and North General Hospital. It was set up to provide cancer screenings, diagnosis, treatment and support to people who had limited access to healthcare.

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