'Real Men Wear Pink' To Raise Funds To Fight Breast Cancer

RYE, NY — Men can make a huge difference in the fight against breast cancer and a distinguished group is doing just that by wearing something pink every day throughout October to raise breast cancer awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society to help support breakthrough research to find more cures for breast cancer and provide free services and programs for patients.

To that end, more than 35 men — including two from Rye — are taking a stand against breast cancer by participating in “Real Men Wear Pink,” the American Cancer Society’s campaign in Westchester, Putnam and Rockland for men to show support and involvement in the breast cancer issue.

This years’ Real Men Wear Pink Class of 2019 launch party was held at Captain Lawrence Brewing Company in Elmsford and includes men from across the region, all bringing unique talents, professions and skills to the campaign, according to Anna Trocino, senior community development manager for the American Cancer Society.

“In addition to wearing pink and raising awareness about breast cancer, these men will be raising funds to help the American Cancer Society attack cancer from every angle and save more lives from breast cancer,” she said.

The 2019 Real Men Wear Pink candidates are (list provided):

Briarcliff Manor

• Jason Campbell, ENT Allergy Associates

Eastchester

• Joe Marra & Doug Avella, Classic Audi of Eastchester

Elmsford

• The Men of Captain Lawrence Brewing Company

Hartsdale

• Gustavo Valencia, David Lerner Associates

Mahopac

• James Hyer, Attorney with Bashian PC & Westchester Bar Association

Mamaroneck

• Rubinstein, Dr. Steve Sound Shore Vision Center

Mount Kisco

• P. Daniel Hollis, Hollis, Laidlaw & Simon P.C.
• Mark Jean, Northern Westchester Hospital/Phelps
• Rich Vecchione, M&T Bank

New Rochelle

• Daniel White, Dan White Fit

Pearl River

• Scott Vignola, Owner, RISE- Rockland Indoor Shooting

Purchase

• Craig Donnelly, Manhattanville College
• Dhruv Kanwal, Mastercard

Rye

• Christopher Cassisi, Houlihan Lawrence
• McKenney, Dru Houlihan Lawrence

Scarsdale

• Jack Geoghegan, Attorney- Bertine Hufnagel

Stamford

• Leland Avellino, Dinosaur BBQ

Tarrytown

• Barry Fein, Norcom Communications
• Eric Tommasi, M&T Bank

White Plains

• Richard Blanchet, Houlihan Lawrence
• David Buchwald, NYS Assemblyman
• Chris Cabanillas, Attorney - Cabanillas & Associates
• Ed Miller, The Zone: Strength & Fitness
• Joseph Ricca, Superintendent of City Schools
• Ken Jenkins, Deputy County Exec- Westchester Government
• Peter McCartt, Westchester County Government
• Andrew Schriever, Attorney - Cuddy & Feder
• Erwin Trollinger, Pastor, First Cavalry Church

Yonkers

• Dan Alicea, Yonkers Fire Department
• AJ Chiarella, Musician
• Anthony Chiarella, Yonkers Police Department
• Henry Djonbalaj, HD Realty
• Fr. Brendan Fitzgerald, Saint Barnabas Parish
• John Rubbo, City Councilman
• Mike Spano, City Mayor

Launched three years ago in Westchester, the Real Men Wear Pink campaign takes place throughout the month of October. Real Men candidates are asked to use their influence in the workplace, community and on social media to raise awareness of early detection and screening, commit to wearing something pink each day in October to illustrate unity in the cancer. There is no fee to participate, but men are encouraged to raise $2,500 or more, if possible. To support the class of 2019, go here.

According to the Patti Mack, communications director for the American Cancer Society Cancer, an estimated 266,120 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and an estimated 40,920 will die from the disease this year. In New York, in 2019, an estimated 17,490 women in New York will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 2,400 will die from the disease.

Breast cancer does not just affect women. More than 2,670 men in the U.S. are expected to be diagnosed this year and an estimated 480 are expected to die from the disease.

In addition to the Real Men Wear Pink candidates, teams, families, groups of friends, breast cancer survivors and supporters are joining the cause by participating in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on Sunday, Oct. 20 at Manhattanville College. Registration is free, though donations are greatly appreciated. Please visit go here or call 800-227-2345.

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