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Breast Health Then & Now

To celebrate our upcoming 25 Year Anniversary, let’s look at how breast health In the United States has changed since our founding In 1995.

Executive Director Susan Samaroo A Guest On Hofstra University’s WRHU FM 88.7

We are honored to have our very own Susan Samaroo, Executive Director of The Maurer Foundation, be welcomed last week as a guest on the Hofstra Morning Wake Up Call, Hofstra University’s daily two-hour student-run talk show. Since our breast health programs reach out to high school and college students, we couldn’t be more excited [...]

Susan Samaroo & Laura Schwab

Sports Cars Raise $1600 For Breast Health Education

We are deeply indebted to Aston Martin Long Island and special guest Laura Schwab, President of Aston Martin The Americas, for hosting this fabulous Cars & Coffee fundraiser in our honor in July. The event kicked off at the Long Island Sports Cars showroom in Roslyn, where we admired and mingled amongst their sleek fleet [...]

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The Maurer Foundation Welcomes New Board Member Greg Schaefer

The staff and Board of Directors of The Maurer Foundation are honored to present the latest member of our Board, Greg Schaefer, Chief Executive Officer and owner of Better Home Health Care Agency, Inc. Greg is a visionary whose leadership and dedication have supported over thousands of recipients of quality health care as well as [...]

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2019 Breast Cancer Awareness Month Events

Photos from our 2018 October fundraising events. Here’s just a few of the fun and unique fundraisers that are planned for this October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Looking for some great ideas for your own breast cancer fundraiser? Check out last year’s fundraisers or contact us today to brainstorm. If you’re ready to get started, [...]

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Why Do Ashkenazi Jews Have a Higher Risk of Breast Cancer?

Along with other controllable and uncontrollable risk factors, genetics can play a crucial role in determining breast cancer risk levels. When we talk about genetics in our breast health programs, people often ask if there are specific groups more prone to breast cancer. The answer is yes. Jewish people of Ashkenazi heritage have a 1 [...]

5 Healthy Habits For Back-to-School

Prepping your meals ahead of time and making a bagged lunch every day are healthy habits that help improve breast health. As we know from our high school breast health programs, back-to-school time can be a stressful time for parents, teachers, and students. The good news is that it can also be a great opportunity [...]

Cars & Coffee Event July 27th!

Please join your friends at Aston Martin Long Island and our special guest, Laura Schwab, President Aston Martin The Americas for a very special Cars & Coffee! The Maurer Foundation Young Professionals Committee and Aston Martin Long Island invites you to join us on Saturday, July 27th, 8:30-10:30am at 1047 Northern Boulevard in Roslyn. Registration is $15 [...]

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Hormone Therapy: Breast Cancer Risks in the Transgender Community

Since breast cancer is so tied to gender, educators in our breast health education programs are often asked how breast cancer risk changes for the transgender community.

Our Spring Newsletter is Hot Off the Presses!

Get the latest on the dangers of sitting, transgender surgery and breast cancer risks, BRCA testing, corporate breast health programs, our Golf Classic and more!