Bay Ridge plumbers pipe money into cancer research

November 25, 2014 By Paula Katinas Brooklyn Daily Eagle

Petri Plumbing and Heating Inc. in Bay Ridge got behind the Go Gold Bay Ridge Campaign in a big way. They donated over $600 to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer. Photo courtesy Petri Plumbing and Heating

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A group of plumbers wants to flush out cancer. Petri Plumbing and Heating, Inc. in Bay Ridge is donating $625 to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to fight pediatric cancer.

Owner Michael Petri decided to take part in the Go Gold Bay Ridge campaign by donating a portion of his company’s earnings to fight cancer. Petri Plumbing and Heating is located at 901 Bay Ridge Ave.

September was Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The Go Gold Bay Ridge campaign, sponsored by the non-profit organization Bay Ridge Cares, took place during that same month. As part of the campaign, Bay Ridge Cares encouraged homeowners and businesses to display gold ribbons on their doors and windows to help raise awareness of the need for more funding for pediatric cancer research.

Petri, whose family has been in the plumbing business since 1906, said he was pleased to take part in the fundraising effort.

“We couldn’t be more proud to support local causes that help fight global problems,” Petri said. “We have become Brooklyn’s trusted plumbing and heating service providers for more than 100 years by not only paying attention to our work, but by paying attention to the greater needs of the community around us.”

Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children under the age of 15, Petri noted.

Throughout the month of September, Petri Plumbing’s service experts wore gold in awareness and donated a percentage of their repair tickets to the cause.

Petri Plumbing and Heating, Inc. is a family owned and operated business serving Brooklyn and the New York City area. The company offers home and business plumbing and heating assistance. The services include water and gas pipe leak repair and installation, fixture installations, inspections, boiler repair, water heater installation, complete bathroom and kitchen, laundry and utility room remodeling. Petri Plumbing is also licensed and certified by Green Plumbers USA.

To learn more about Petri Plumbing, call 718-748-1254 or visit: http://www.petriplumbing.com/