The Maurer Foundation

22 Ridiculous Health Rumors

Donna — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:30:02 +0000

In a recent article in Prevention Magazine, there is an interesting article that trys to separate a few facts from fiction………..

Between e-mail forwards, the Internet, and misinformed friends and relatives, it’s become harder than ever to separate health fact from fiction. Whatever their origin, misleading health “hearsays” can cause unnecessary anxiety and distract you from wellness habits that truly deserve your time and energy.

Here, the biggest watercooler myths and what’s true, what’s misunderstood, and what’s just downright wrong.

http://online.prevention.com/healthhearsays/

The Perfect Purchase!

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:42:25 +0000

Tuesday, April 14 ● 9 am to 11 pm

Lord & Taylor Garden City ● Franklin Avenue at 12th Street

Tickets cost $5 and for each ticket you’ll receive:

● 15% off the entire day’s purchases, including cosmetics!

● 20% off one special item of your choice

To Purchase Tickets Click Here and Select The Maurer Foundation As Your Organization!

Sharing His Story of Breast Cancer

Ashley — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:53:04 +0000

I’m a big fan of listening to the news on the radio since I spend so much time in the car commuting. I recently heard something on 1010Wins about one of their editors having breast cancer. HIS name is Phil Pilato and he’s been kind enough to write a blog about his battle with cancer.

He discusses things anyone battling breast cancer will have to deal with like the initial diagnosis, treatment and surgery. The story takes a more personal turn with things specific to the relatively small group of men diagnosed. Things like how to tell his family, the stigma attached to the disease for men and even dealing with an ailing mother in the process of treatment.

The purpose of sharing his story is to help others in their battle and to bring more attention to approximately 1,700 men diagnosed with breast cancer each year.

Click HERE to read Phil’s blog.

Photo: 1010wins.com

Happy Valentine’s Day!

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:17:23 +0000

Valentine’s Day is a time to truly celebrate love. At The Maurer Foundation we couldn’t think of better person to share his dedication of love than Author J.S. Russo:

In Sickness And In Health: A Memoir Of Love is a true story involving two people that fate brought together. It describes my life with my wife, Susan before she became afflicted with cancer and during the ordeal. It shows how we handled a dreadful diagnosis and how the bond between us became even closer throughout our cancer journey. It reveals how as a team, we fought this disease head -on without flinching; fighting and clawing right back at it. It is a triumph of human spirit, and an inspiring story of courage, compassion and love between two people who asked for nothing more in life than to have each other in it. Above all, this is not a story of loss but of gain. This is not a story of sadness but a story filled with undiminished hope…

In the chapter entitled, “Our Wedding”, I describe the wedding night: “That evening after the wedding, Sue and I lay prone on the bed while we were scooping up all of the wedding checks, flipping them up in the air as if we had hit the lottery. That was a little difficult to do with the three pressure cookers we received as gifts! The best gift, however, was that we had each other, and we looked to the future with great hope and promise. We felt that when two people cared and loved each other as much as we did, nothing could stop us. To us, our wedding vows meant forever….All we saw was that we were starting a brand new phase of our lives called “marriage,” and we were going to live it to the fullest. And why not? Things couldn’t have looked any better in 1976. And live it, we did.”

To find out more about Joe and his beautiful story please click here

My Left Breast Put Fancy TSA Scanner to the Test

Donna — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:16:23 +0000

Click on the link below…this is an article that was on AOL the other day.

http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/02/06/my-left-breast-put-fancy-tsa-scanner-to-the-test/?icid=main|main|dl3|link3|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.politicsdaily.com%2F2010%2F02%2F06%2Fmy-left-breast-put-fancy-tsa-scanner-to-the-test%2F

Reaching people through our Breast Health Program

Susan — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:25:21 +0000

Sometimes the most interesting part about educating people is hearing their stories. Today I was at a high school on Long Island, NY, and a student came up to me after class. In our breast health program, we talk about how previous breast cancer history is a risk factor for breast cancer. This student told me her grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer twice, and now she is in the hospital again, not for breast cancer, but because she fell. She’s been there for three weeks, and doctors are trying to figure out what’s wrong with her. A student at another high school told me she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and I recently spoke at a school where the health teacher just had a mastectomy, and was dealing with the emotional stress and pain of that.

People confide in us about their personal stories, mostly related to breast cancer, and sometimes not. But all these people’s stories make us feel we are really reaching people with our message.

How do you destress???

Kathy — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:29:12 +0000

Stress has a clear impact on our bodies. When we are scared or tense, our hearts race and our breathing becomes shallow. When our lives are particularly stressful, many of us experience headaches, digestive problems, insomnia, and a host of other discomforts. Some believe chronic stress can make us more prone to anxiety and depression. Duh, I’m sure you aren’t reading anything you didn’t already know.

The relevant point…. Give yourself some TLC, see your doctor as needed, know your body (give yourself a monthly breast exam) and make it a point to make yourself first once in awhile! How do you destress? For me, reading one of my favorite magazines wholeliving.com or going to a yoga class (it’s not as hard as you might think) yoga.com Next to add to my list a Zumba class! Be well, Kathy

Interview with Teresa Heinz Kerry

admin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:49:38 +0000

Today’s Good Morning America interview with Teresa Heinz Kerry is candid and enlightening. In her first interview since battling breast cancer, the daughter of an oncologist talks about what she has learned and what she’d like to share with other women. Such things as the importance of staying healthy, exploring all of your options and being well informed. Ask questions!

To see the charming Mrs. Heinz Kerry’s interview click here.

5 cancer pains

Donna — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:24:48 +0000

Pain is the body’s warning system that alerts us that something is not right. On Dr. Oz’s show he talks about the 5 pains that could suggest a serious illness is underway.

http://www.doctoroz.com/

Donna

March Young Professional Mount Snow Ski Trip

admin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:32:39 +0000

Two full days of skiing and/or snowboarding at Mount Snow, Vermont March 19th-21st

Join The Maurer Foundation’s Social Committee for a weekend of skiing and/or snowboarding in Mt. Snow Vermont. With $325 donation to The Maurer Foundation will provide you and your colleagues with transportation, lodging, a two day lift ticket and much more!

We’ll leave from New York City on Friday evening and arrive at the Snow Lake Lodge just in time to kick off the weekend with hot tubs and hot chocolate. You’ll get your lift passes, rental vouchers if you’re renting, and any information on the weekend’s events. You’re free to enjoy the Vermont nightlife or rest up so you can take full advantage of Mt. Snow’s 104 scenic trails, 19 lifts, and the most advanced snow-making on the east coast.

You’ll get two full days of skiing on Saturday and Sunday and enjoy a continental breakfast both mornings and waived admission into the Snow Barn on Saturday Night.

Take advantage and plan fun winter get-away that funds a lifesaving mission!

Trip Details

Cost: $350 donation
Includes: coach bus transportation, two-nights lodging at Snow Lake Lodge (based on double-occupancy) , two-day lift pass, two continental breakfasts, Saturday night admission into the snow barn, welcome reception
Departure: Friday March 19th 5pm at 53rd Street and 2nd Ave NYC
Return: Sunday March 21st 10 pm on Sunday night 53rd Street and 2nd Ave in NYC

Add-ons

Single occupancy: $100

Equipment Rental and Ski/ride lesson package will be available a discounted rate.

For more information please contact Morgan Evans 516-535-5370 mevans@maurerfoundation.org . Click here to sign-up!

Space is Limited

For any questions please contact Morgan Evans at 516-535-5370 mevans@maurerfoundation.org .

Rental and lesson packages will be available for a discounted rate.

All proceeds benefit The Maurer Foundation for Breast Health Education this trip is non-refundable

Frequent Questions Asked
If the rooms are based on double occupancy do I have sign up with someone?
No this trip is a great way to socialize and make new friends, if you don’t have a roommate sign up and in the roommate request box just put no preference.

Is there an agenda?
We’ll leave from New York City on Friday evening and arrive at the Snow Lake Lodge just in time to kick off the weekend with hot tubs and hot chocolate. You’ll get your lift passes, and room keys. You’re free to enjoy the Vermont nightlife or rest up so you can take full advantage of Mt. Snow’s 104 scenic trails, 19 lifts, and the most advanced snow-making on the east coast. The only things you must be on time for are getting on the bus to go to Vermont and getting on the bus to come home.

Are alcohol and drinking allowed on the trip?
Before getting on the bus waivers will be signed, you and only you will be held accountable for your actions. The Maurer Foundation wants you to have a good time but also use good judgment.