The Breast Cancer Research Foundation Names Research Grant in Honor of maurices

Officially called "The maurices Award," the grant will support the research of Drs. James Ingle and Liewei Wang at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota in the coming year. BCRF is dedicated to being the end of Breast Cancer and since its founding in 1993, BCRF-funded researchers have been involved in every major breakthrough in breast cancer prevention, treatment, diagnosis and survivorship. Dr. Ingle and Dr. Wang are two of BCRF's finest researchers.

"By partnering with the highest-rated breast cancer organization in the country, maurices is making a significant and tangible impact," said Myra Biblowit, President and CEO of Breast Cancer Research Foundation. "Thanks to their support we are propelling research forward, faster."

maurices continues support of BCRF during October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a "Power of Pink" campaign in-store and online through product sales of branded necklaces and a customer donation program. A similar campaign this past spring resulted in $115,000 in donations to BCRF.

"It is a great privilege to continue our partnership with BCRF and to have maurices affiliated with research that will have such a remarkable impact on women everywhere. There is a rich history of charitable giving within maurices, and we are honored to support our philanthropic mission of empowering women and children to be their best," says George Goldfarb, President and CEO of the Value Fashion Segment, which includes maurices and dressbarn brands. 

About the Breast Cancer Research Foundation
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) is dedicated to being the end of breast cancer by advancing the world's most promising research. Founded by Evelyn H. Lauder in 1993, BCRF-funded investigators have been deeply involved in every major breakthrough in breast cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. This year, BCRF will award $59.5 million to support the work of more than 275 scientists at leading medical and academic institutions across 15 countries, making BCRF the largest private funder of breast cancer research worldwide. BCRF is the highest rated breast cancer organization in the U.S.—the only one with an "A+" from CharityWatch and Charity Navigator's highest rating of four stars. Visit www.bcrfcure.org to learn more.

About maurices
maurices, a subsidiary of ascena retail group, inc., is the fashion store for women who embrace who they are and want to express their unique style. Offering sizes 0-24 in stores and online, maurices inspires women to look and feel great by offering an authentic and welcoming boutique experience. maurices currently operates more than 1,000 stores in 46 states and Canada and www.maurices.com.

About ascena retail group, inc.
ascena retail group, inc. (NASDAQ:ASNA) is a leading national specialty retailer offering apparel, shoes, and accessories for women under the Premium Fashion segment (Ann Taylor, LOFT, and Lou & Grey), Value Fashion segment (maurices and dressbarn), Plus Fashion segment (Lane Bryant and Catherines), and for tween girls under the Kids Fashion segment (Justice). ascena retail group, inc. operates ecommerce websites and approximately 4,800 stores throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

For more information about ascena retail group, inc. visit: ascenaretail.com, AnnTaylor.com, LOFT.com, louandgrey.com, lanebryant.com, cacique.com, maurices.com, dressbarn.com, Catherines.com, and shopjustice.com.

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