Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) recently joined with the Dakota Design Center in kicking off the Bellmore-Merrick “Pinkout” to raise awareness about breast cancer.

     As part of the “Pinkout” event, over 450 pink ribbons will be placed along Merrick Road, Merrick Avenue, and Bedford Avenue in Merrick and Bellmore as part of breast cancer awareness month. Senator Fuschillo helped the Dakota Design Center coordinate the initiative.

     Senator Fuschillo (5th left) is pictured with (l-r) Kristin Marie, Linda Ferranti, 1 in 9 President Geri Barish, Legislator Dave Denenberg, Randi Satnick of Dakota Design Center, Dakota Design Center owner Patricia Sakedo, Christina Piekut, Paul Lesser and Kimberly Towers in cutting the pink ribbon to kick off the Bellmore-Merrick “Pinkout.”