Meet the Real Men Wear Pink Candidates of 2019

American Cancer Society Announces Real Men Wear Pink Class of 2019

More than 36 men from across Westchester, Putnam and Rockland County are raising awareness and funds to end breast cancer through the American Cancer Society’s Real Men Wear Pink Campaign. Pictured here (from left to right): Peter McCartt, Richard Blanchet, Barry Fein, Steve Rubinstein, Doug Avella, Richard Vecchione, Dru McKenney, Scott Vignola, Jason Campbell, Mark Jean, Dhruv Kanwal, Eric Tommasi, James Hyer, P.Daniel Hollis, Jack Geoghegan at the “Reveal Party” at Captain Lawrence Brewing Company

October 9, 2019 (Westchester, NY) -- Men can make a huge difference in the fight against breast cancer and a distinguished group are 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.

More than 35 men 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:

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 3 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. No fee to participate, but men are encouraged to raise 2,500 or more, if able. To support the class of 2019, please visit: www.realmenwearpinkacs.org/westchesterny

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 succumb to the disease. Breast cancer does not just affect women. More than 2,670 men in the US 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, October 20 at Manhattanville College. Registration is free, though donations are greatly appreciated. Please visit MakingStridesWalk.org/Westchester or call 800-227-2345.

About Real Men Wear Pink campaign

Breast cancer doesn’t just affect women. Thousands of men are diagnosed with the disease in the US every year. And so are their daughters, wives, mothers, sisters, and friends. The American Cancer Society created the Real Men Wear Pink campaign to engage and empower male community leaders in the fight to end breast cancer. Each Real Men Wear Pink participant accepts a fundraising challenge and competes to be the top fundraiser among his peers by the end of the campaign. While this campaign is a fundraising initiative, it also provides strong awareness efforts in the local community for the American Cancer Society and its efforts to save lives from breast cancer. Dollars raised help the American Cancer Society save lives from breast cancer through early detection and prevention, innovative breast cancer research, and patient support. For more information contact Anna Trocino at anna.trocino@cancer.org.

About the American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of nearly 1.5 million volunteers dedicated to saving lives, celebrating lives, and leading the fight for a world without cancer. From breakthrough research, to free lodging near treatment, a 24/7/365 live helpline, free rides to treatment, and convening powerful activists to create awareness and impact, the Society is the only organization attacking cancer from every angle. For more information go to www.cancer.org.

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