One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime. A group of men from the Greater Pittsburgh area is joining together to show their support to those facing a breast cancer diagnosis by serving as ambassadors for the ninth annual Men Wear Pink campaign, happening now through October.

Men Wear Pink is a distinguished group of community leaders who are determined to raise awareness of and money to support the American Cancer Society mission to save more lives than ever from breast cancer.

Cancer impacts each of us in one way or another. Men Wear Pink ambassadors each have their personal reasons for joining the campaign, and they are determined to help the American Cancer Society end breast cancer as we know it, for everyone. This year's class of ambassadors for the Greater Pittsburgh campaign includes:

  • Baldwin Police Department (Baldwin) – The entire Baldwin Police Department is supporting the Men Wear Pink campaign this year in order to support those in the community – as well as those in their lives – who have been impacted by breast cancer.
  • Pete Baird (Greenfield/Squirrel Hill) – Pete, who works for Hoffman Martaugh, said, "I became a Men Wear Pink ambassador to support my wife, who is a breast cancer survivor."
  • Dr. Josh Evans (Bethel Park) – Josh, a chiropractor at Advanced Chiropractic in the South Hills, noted, "I became a Men Wear Pink ambassador because I want my children to grow up in a world where early detection is routine, treatments are effective, and survival rates soar. I want my wife to live a long and healthy life regardless of any unthinkable diagnoses that may come. The fight is important to me because my family and all families affected by breast cancer deserve a fighting chance."
  • Anthony Hunt (North Versailles) – Anthony, who works for State Farm, commented, "I became a Men Wear Pink Ambassador to support my sister, who was diagnosed with leukemia at age seven."
  • Frank Kochin (Greentree) – Frank, who works at Zimmer Kunz, stated, "I became a Men Wear Pink ambassador because it's important to me to support my daughters, extended family, and all who have been affected by cancer."
  • Dalton Nassar (Carnegie) – Dalton, owner of Nassar Enterprises, noted, "I became a Men Wear Pink ambassador to support the many friends who have been impacted by this terrible disease. For me, it's personal, and I'm honored to be a part of such a great cause."
  • Paul Nussbaum (Cranberry) – Paul, who works at Audacy, commented, "I became a Men Wear Pink ambassador for my dear aunt, who battled and beat breast cancer."
  • Paul Purdy (Bloomfield) – Paul, who works for the American Cancer Society, stated, "I became a Men Wear Pink ambassador to support my cousin and friend, who were both diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer at the age of 30."
  • Darin Schindler (Mars) – Darrin, who works for Schneider Downs, said, "I became a Men Wear Pink ambassador for my wife, who is a breast cancer survivor."
  • Sean Siebenkittel (Shadyside) – Sean, who works at JMI Sports, noted, "I became a Men Wear Pink ambassador to support the important women in my life, including my wife, daughter, mother, sister, and countless others. I want to make sure I'm doing my part to protect them and emphasize for all the importance of annual screenings as early diagnosis is critical to survival."
  • Corey Smith (Monroeville) – Cory, who works at FASTSIGNS, commented, "I became a Men Wear Pink ambassador to support my mom, who battled breast cancer twice, and a family friend, who is currently battling the disease."
  • Bill Stull (Cranberry) – Bill, who works at Donwil Company, said, "I became a Men Wear Pink ambassador to honor the memory of my mother, who passed away from breast cancer, and to support my father, who is currently battling prostate cancer."

The American Cancer Society and this year's Men Wear Pink ambassadors invite you to join them for this year's campaign. To learn more about being an ambassador, or to support a current ambassador's campaign, please visit MenWearPink.org/pittsburghpa.

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