Elliman Cares: Long Island Division Goes Pink in Fight to End Breast Cancer

The Long Island division of Douglas Elliman Realty has partnered with The American Cancer Society to help in the fight against breast cancer. As part of the organization’s annual, year-long initiative  Real Men Wear Pink , agents from Elliman branch offices across Long Island have volunteered as Campaign Ambassadors to raise awareness and money in the fight to end breast cancer. Since its inception in 2013, Real Men Wear Pink has raised more than $40 million. Carlos Salinas The brokerage’s involvement began in 2021, when Carlos Salinas, an agent in the Smithtown office, became the first Douglas Elliman Real Men Wear Pink Campaign Ambassador. Salinas found great joy in helping to make a difference and shared his experience with Ann Conroy, CEO of Douglas Elliman’s Long Island division. Inspired by Salinas, Conroy encouraged each Long Island branch office to establish a Campaign Ambassador for 2022. With more and more agents signing on, the Elliman team has raised more than $131,000 toward its $200,000 goal—and with plenty of fundraising events yet to happen before year’s end. “When I came to Douglas Elliman last year, my goal was to be one of the very best agents in the company while also giving back philanthropically,” said Salinas. “What better cause is there than to raise money for the fight against breast cancer. The support of both Ann Conroy and Katy Cardinale, Branch Manager of Douglas Elliman’s Smithtown office, has been monumental in my efforts of raising awareness through Real Men Wear Pink and The American Cancer Society.” Salinas, who has raised almost $10,000 to date, is teaming with Elliman colleague and fellow ambassador John McSherry to host a large fundraising and networking event on Tuesday, October 18 th  at Prato 850 in Commack, with all revenue benefiting the Real Men Wear Pink Campaign. Michael Furino, another philanthropic agent with Douglas Elliman’s Franklin Square office, has dedicated himself to serving as a Campaign Ambassador. Michael Furino “I started my own charity about 10 years ago, through which I have raised over $1,000,000,” said Furino. “When I was presented with the opportunity to become involved with Real Men Wear Pink, I was immediately excited, since I was confident in my ability to organize great events and raise significant funds. It’s been a great experience for me to be a Campaign Ambassador for many reasons, including getting to know other agents in my office on a deeper level—some of them have even had personal experiences battling breast cancer.” Furino, who has raised almost $20,000 to date, will host a Vegas Night fundraiser on Thursday, October 20, at Chateau Briand in Carle Place. In addition to the events on October 18 and 20, Steven Llorens and the Bayside team will be recreating Paul Gruol’s legendary walk from Montauk to Hope Lodge at 132 West 32 nd  Street in a relay by biking, running and walking, and Joseph DeVito will host a Night of Appreciation and Support on Wednesday, October 26, at UVA Rossa Taverna (243 Hempstead Tpke, Malvern), featuring tastings from Chef Antonio Bove’s menu and a selection of wines curated by Insieme Wines. Other Campaign Ambassadors representing Douglas Elliman Long Island include: Steven D. Bezmen, Eric Boorum, Michael Boyle, Marco Gervasi, Richard Giron, Thomas Knoell, Fraser Murray, Jason Orsini, Daniel Pak, Michael Pascullo, Devang Pattel, Seth Pitlake, John Reina, Paul Sala, Joseph Scavo, Edward Schmidt, Michael Soury, Travis Steward and Brian Sullen. Douglas Elliman Realty has long been deeply committed to giving back to the local communities it serves and supporting important causes nationwide through its philanthropic initiative, Elliman Cares. Learn more about the Real Men Wear Pink initiative and contribute to the Long Island agents’ campaign.