The Month of May Empowers Women in Amazing Ways
By: Hope Wilkos, Writer
The year 2018 will surely be remembered as “The Year” of Women’s Empowerment. To gain momentum in society today, the topic must be highlighted on all available social media platforms, this year and in the years to come.
On May 8, 2018, the David Lynch Foundation is proud to announce, in keeping with tradition, it is hosting its 2nd Annual ‘Women of Vision’ event at 538 Park Avenue in New York City. The proceeds raised from the luncheon will go to benefit women and children survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
There is plenty of successful history behind the David Lynch Foundation. It was started in 2005 for Consciousness-Based Education and World Peace to safeguard that children across the globe be given the opportunity to gain the ability to practice meditation, should they explore the option. David Lynch himself is a huge advocate for Transcendental Meditation, having practiced it daily since 1973 with definitive results. Today, his foundation actively teaches this type of meditation to adults and children in countries everywhere. The practice has been proven to reduce acute and chronic stress and stress-related disorders, decrease anxiety and depression and help individuals overcome their addictions. TM develops the brain, increases creativity and sharpens focus which all result in a state of ‘restful alertness.’ This all, in turn, improves overall health, cognitive function and behavior. As a direct result, the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense have both provided nearly $30 million in grants for further research on the benefits of transcendental meditation for heart health and post-traumatic stress disorder. This is key in assisting veterans with PTSD and their families, those depressed to the point of suicide and homeless adults.
The Eco-Conscious jewelry and accessories brand, ALEX AND ANI, is the presenting sponsor of this event. The brand is committed to furthering the David Lynch Foundation’s mission through its ‘MEDITATING EYE’ collection which has been co-designed by David Lynch. For each piece sold, 20% of the purchase price is contributed to the Foundation.
The 2nd Annual Women of Vision Benefit will honor 2 outstanding fashion icons with Humanitarian Awards for their contributions to the fashion industry and their colossal support for women in need. Fern Mallis will forever be credited for establishing New York Fashion Week and putting New York on the map as one of the great leaders in the fashion world. She is also the creator and host of the premiere conversation series ‘Fashion Icons’ at NYC’s renowned 92ndStreet Y. She has interviewed stylish celebrities from Oscar de la Renta to Victoria Beckham and many more history-changing figures. Mallis is founding board member of the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS, served on the board of The Partnership for the Homeless and created their “Furnish a Future” program. She was one of the creators of The Heart Truth’s “Go Red ForWomen” initiative, supporting research to find a cure for women’s heart disease. She was integral to the creation and worldwide licensing of Fashion Targets Breast Cancer — a campaign that has generated well over $100 million in donations for hundreds of breast cancer organizations worldwide. She also led two editions of the highly successful fundraiser “7th on Sale,” which grossed more than $8 million for AIDS charities.Today, Mallis serves on multiple fashion and philanthropic boards. She is currently President of her own Fashion & Design Consulting Firm, working with international and domestic fashion, lifestyle and design companies on branding, image, creative business strategies and event production.
The other award recipient at the luncheon will be successful designer and entrepreneur, Stella McCartney. McCartney launched her own fashion house under her name as a 50/50 joint venture with Kering, and showcased her very first collection in Paris in October 2001 at a young age. A lifelong and conscientious vegetarian, McCartney does not use any leather or fur in her designs. Her collections include women’s ready-to-wear, accessories, lingerie, eyewear, fragrance, and kids. The company now operates 51 freestanding stores in such locales as Manhattan’s Soho, London’s Mayfair and Royal, Milan, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Beijing. Most recently, McCartney debuted her first menswear collection under her eponymous brand label.Some of the many crucial charities that the designer supports include PETA, Greenpeace, Animal Defenders International, BioPlanet USAand The Women’s Cancer Research Fund. These are only a few of the many non-profit organizations that McCartney is passionate about.
Giving more information on The David Lynch Foundation during the luncheon will be Bob Roth, author and Chief Executive Officer of The David Lynch Organization.
With only a few weeks left until the big day on May 8th, now is the time to spread the word and plan to attend to support such a worthwhile cause. Visit their websit to learn more and follow the Foundation on Twitter @ DavidLynchFoundation@LynchFoundation, go to their Facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/DavidLynchFoundationand subscribe on YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/user/DavidLynchFoundation. What a fantastic and rewarding way to make a difference in the lives of others while educating yourself and possibly making Transcendental Meditation part of your everyday routine for an all-around better way of life.
