Rico Imbrogno, co-founder and CEO of Stamford, Connecticut-based Riko’s Pizza, recently presented Breast Cancer Alliance (BCA) President Karen Colella with a check for $26,500. The funds are a direct result of Riko’s month-long partnership with BCA to support the nonprofit’s annual Go For Pink campaign and its lifesaving work.
Go For Pink was BCA’s month-long initiative during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, during which partners throughout the country donated a percentage of proceeds to BCA. One hundred percent of proceeds from the initiative go directly to the funding of innovative, cutting-edge breast cancer research in 2025.
Throughout the month of October, Riko’s Pizza—both corporate stores and franchise locations—donated 10% of all sales on Dough-Nation Tuesdays to BCA. Riko’s also sold co-branded pink t-shirts, used specially-designed pink pizza boxes for takeout orders, and hosted dedicated events at select locations.
“We are incredibly grateful to Rico, Luigi and the entire Riko’s Pizza team for their partnership over the past three years and their unwavering dedication to BCA’s mission,” Colella said. “The generosity of the Riko’s team and their loyal customers was truly inspiring. Through their efforts…they not only raised awareness about breast cancer but also contributed vital funds that will support cutting-edge breast cancer research, breast surgical fellowships, and screening and support for underserved communities.
“Riko’s Pizza is a proud supporter of the essential programs and research the Breast Cancer Alliance provides, and we are thrilled to present more than $26,000 to help further their mission,” Rico Imbrogno, co-founder and CEO of Riko’s Pizza, said. “We couldn’t have raised these funds without all our dedicated franchisees and incredibly generous customers.
“Since partnering with the amazing BCA team, our pink pizza boxes and ‘Dough-Nation’ Tuesdays have become a staple that our staff and customers look forward to every October. Riko’s is committed to the communities and people in the towns where we live and work, and this initiative is just one of the many ways we can give back. We’re extremely grateful for all the positivity and support we received in October to make this goal a reality.”
Known for its Hot Oil Pizza, a variety of salad pizzas and other thin-crust signature pies, Riko’s has 14 locations in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Florida, North Carolina and Vermont.
