Local Pizzeria Raises Over $26,000 In Support Of Breast Cancer Alliance

STAMFORD, CT —Rico Imbrogno, co-founder and CEO of Riko’s Pizza which has locations in Darien, Fairfield, Norwalk, Stamford, Westport, as well as in Florida, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina and Vermont, recently presented Breast Cancer Alliance (BCA) President Karen Colella with a check for $26,500.

These funds are a direct result of Riko’s month-long partnership with the BCA to support the organization’s annual Go For Pink campaign and its lifesaving work.

GoForPink is BCA's month-long initiative during Breast Cancer Awareness month in October, during which partners throughout the country donate a percentage of proceeds to BCA. All proceeds from this initiative will go directly to the funding of innovative, cutting-edge breast cancer research in 2025.

Throughout the month of October, Riko’s Pizza – both corporate stores and franchise locations – donated 10 percent of all sales on Tuesdays to the BCA.

Customers new and old came out for "Dough-Nation" Tuesdays, which raised $26,500 this year to support the BCA. Riko’s also sold co-branded pink t-shirts, used specially designed pink pizza boxes for takeout orders, and hosted dedicated events at select locations.

"We are incredibly grateful to Rico, Luigi, and the entire Riko’s Pizza team for their partnership over the past three years and their unwavering dedication to BCA’s mission. The generosity of the Riko’s team and their loyal customers was truly inspiring," said Karen Colella, BCA president, Board of Directors, in a news release. "Through their efforts, such as providing pink pizza boxes and selling pink t-shirts throughout October, they not only raised awareness about breast cancer but also contributed vital funds that will support cutting-edge breast cancer research, breast surgical fellowships, and screening and support for underserved communities."

Imbrogno said Riko's Pizza is a proud supporter of the BCA.

"We couldn’t have raised these funds without all our dedicated franchisees and incredibly generous customers. Since partnering with the amazing BCA team, our pink pizza boxes and ‘Dough-Nation’ Tuesdays have become a staple that our staff and customers look forward to every October," Imbrogno said in a news release. "Riko’s is committed to the communities and people in the towns where we live and work, and this initiative is just one of the many ways we can give back. We’re extremely grateful for all the positivity and support we received in October to make this goal a reality."

To learn more about the Breast Cancer Alliance, visit breastcanceralliance.org.