Ben Allatt, Harrisburg City Council
“The truth is that we all know someone who has been affected by cancer either directly or indirectly. I have had so many women close to me who have gone through a scare only to find out they are okay, and those who find out that they have a diagnosis they never wanted to have.”
David Blain, McKonly & Asbury
“Giving back to the community is an important initiative for me personally, as well as for my firm. As a firm, McKonly & Asbury believes in building purpose through profits, using our strengths and resources to make giving back an integral part of who we are.”
Rob Boesch, Penn State Health
”I have been involved in the RMWP campaign over the last four years. As a Registered Nurse, I have had the opportunity to care for both Pediatric and Adult Hematology/Oncology patients throughout my career. I have been part of this fight as a caregiver, provider, and family member.”
J. Michael Curci, Fulton Bank
“I have a passion to end breast cancer. The American Cancer Society shares that passion. I am in a position to make a difference within my community, and I believe I have an opportunity and an obligation to do so.”
Darrien Davenport, Gettysburg College
“I wear pink for all of have been or will be impacted! Your fight is my fight!”
Evan Dickinson, Mid Penn Bank
“I wear pink because there are very few degrees of separation between ourselves and someone that has had breast cancer. I don't wear pink for myself but for all those who have been impacted by this terrible disease.”
Adam Dimm, UPMC
“I am thrilled to be part of this year’s “Real Men Wear Pink” campaign. Like many people, I, too, have been affected by breast cancer, and I wear pink to honor my family and friends who have been diagnosed. I also wear pink to honor my UPMC Pinnacle family co-workers, patients, staff, and the excellent providers who I am fortunate to work beside each day.”
Robert Duffield, Baker Tilly
“As a cancer survivor, I am honored to be part of this campaign. I also recognize I have a responsibility. I have a responsibility to beat back cancer, because I have been given the most precious gift ever - a second chance. I have an obligation to be a voice for those who have fallen to cancer. I have a debt, to serve as the arms and legs to fight for those who are, right now, in the fight of their lives right now.”
Bradley Gebhart, Hamilton Health Center
“Breast cancer has touched all of our lives, mine included. Friends I know have been victims of and are in recovery from breast cancer. Any little I can do to assist in their recovery and battle works for me.”
Courtney Jacobs, Courtnee Wellness Companion
“It is an honor to wear pink and stand in support of those who are impacted in the fight of defeating cancer. I believe in strength in numbers, the force of positive energy, and the momentum of being a part of something bigger than self. I am honored to serve.”
Chris James, Cumulus Media
“I have a few friends that are survivors. I have walked in the Making Strides walk with them. It’s humbling to see the families it affects, and we all need to try and do something to kick this disease in the butt!”
Ken Kehres, Ahold Delhaize USA
“My wife Tracy is a three-time cancer survivor and, to the best of my ability, I tried to understand the physical and mental hardships she went through on those three separate occasions. Trying to understand cancer and actually living through cancer are two drastically different experience lenses. Tracy was as tough then as she is now “cancer free” and serves as a beacon of inspiration to me and our family.”
Jared Kleinfelter, Penn State Health
“It is a great opportunity to wear pink every October and I am honored to be involved in the Real Men Wear Pink campaign. Knowing that every dollar helps someone who is battling breast cancer is one of the most rewarding things I've ever done in my life.”
John Kulick, OrangeTheory Fitness Harrisburg
“I saw what cancer can do to a family. Hopefully, with help from the Real Men Wear Pink Harrisburg campaign, I can raise awareness and funds to ensure that no one else has to go through what myself and countless others have experienced. That's why I will be wearing pink. Not for myself, but for everyone that this disease has affected.”
Newman, iHeartMedia, Inc.
“It's simple. I have a Mom, Sister, Wife, Mother-In-Law and Morning Show Partner, who may as well be my sister. Nancy, "THE NANCY form Nancy and Newman on BOB 94.9, fought like a Champ against Breast Cancer. There was no history in her family. It Just Happened. She was Stage 4. She set the bar as a fighter and Thank God she's clear now. I proudly wear PINK for Nancy and all the ladies who have to fight for their lives.”
Parker Rose, Central Penn College (Real Men on Campus)
“Breast Cancer had an impact on my family. My Great Grandmother was a breast cancer survivor as well as my Great Aunt. I wear pink believing that no one should be alone in the fight against this horrible disease, and I will continue to wear pink until everyone is breast cancer free and we would never have to worry about breast cancer ever again.”
Mark Smith, Select Physical Therapy
“I agreed to participate in this year’s Real Men Wear Pink Campaign to continue to raise awareness about and funds for ongoing breast cancer research. I wish my experience with breast cancer was limited to my sister, but I have other family members, friends, and former classmates that were diagnosed with breast cancer. Some are survivors and others have left us way too early due to the disease. I hope this October I can do a small part to keep the memory of my sister alive while helping to bring hope, energy, and strength to the fight against breast cancer.”
Barry Young, HR Resolutions
“My wife is a two-time survivor of breast cancer. Following her 2019 diagnosis, she elected to have a double mastectomy. I watched her battle this disease with courage, spirit, and determination. Supporting this cause is the right thing to do.”
Please visit www.realmenwearpinkacs.org/harrisburgpa for more information and to support the 2020 RMWP Ambassadors.
