Originally from New York but now adopted Italian, Benedetta Maria Ferraro, better known as Belinda, embarked on a path initially aimed at medicine. However, her passion for aesthetics and the visual led her to devote herself to the world of fashion, starting as a designer in a factory in the heart of New York, the first American multistore, thus helping to shape its image. Her creative path led her to graduate studies in the United States as a fashion designer.
Belinda Ferraro's story is that of a fashion house of elegance and style. Among her most famous garments is a dress that evokes the American atmosphere through the use of the nation's social colors, made of white, red and blue satin and silk, with a fitted bodice and a wide, voluminous skirt, perfect for a gala evening.
In addition to being a renowned fashion designer, it is crucial to highlight Belinda Ferraro's active and committed role in social work. Her dedication is manifested through founding and running the B&M Foundation NYC, which helps financially struggling and unemployed women develop self-confidence and achieve independence through a support network. The uniqueness of the initiative is that it provides free clothing, offering additional tangible support to families in times of financial hardship.
In 2019, together with her husband Maurizio Pezzati, Belinda Ferraro founded the women's A11 and A5 soccer team “ASD B&M Ferraro New York City” in sports, taking on the role of presidents. The team, composed of girls in need, is fully funded by the couple without the help of sponsors, with the sole purpose of making young female athletes happy. B&M Ferraro NYC has developed the sports, social and educational program in collaboration with the B&M Ferraro Foundation, which enables children from underprivileged families to play sports for free. Focusing on the importance of sports in the growth of children, this project promotes educational values such as sociality, aggregation, spirit of solidarity and appreciation of differences, thus contributing to the healthy physical, intellectual and relational development of the young participants.
Belinda Ferraro is actively involved in several other associations, both sports and social. These include the National Association of State Police, Monreale section, of which she is a meritorious member. For her efforts against bullying, pedophilia, and feminicide, Dr. Ferraro has received numerous awards, including a parchment from the Italian State Police.
Belinda Ferraro is a tireless benefactor and continues to support her community through her altruistic initiatives. In fact, Dr. Ferraro distributes toys and Easter eggs to pediatric wards in hospitals, demonstrating her sensitivity and commitment to bringing a smile to suffering children. She also actively supports schools in Palermo and Montelepre with food donations. Her generosity and dedication to supporting those in need make her a good and generous soul, loved and appreciated by all those lucky enough to cross her path. With her tireless passion and determination, Belinda Ferraro will continue to pursue her noble social commitment, inspiring others by her example.
Dr. Ferraro's awards and honors:
2019: Italian State Police Scroll against bullying, web pedophilia and feminicide, A11 women's soccer plaque from Bagheria Calcio
2000: Honorary Citizen Award (Gold/Bronze Key of the City of Franklyn, Pennsylvania, USA.
2020: Women's A5 soccer plaque Company B&M Ferraro
2021: National Amateur Soccer League A5 plaque
2023: Rosette and Plaque for the film “PINOCCHIO ARRIVES ALL ANOTHER STORY,” International MODEL ART Plaque
2024: COSTRUIAMO GENTILEZZA COR ET AMOR ambassador, Sicilian Woman's PRIZE, Carnival for the Social, Opera School Award in the World
