Meet our Newest Certified Breast Health Educator from California
A story we have heard so many times- a young woman finding a breast lump just months after having her mammogram. At the age of 41, Jennifer James discovered a golf ball-sized lump on the side of her chest. She immediately got it checked by her physician, who sent...
IRA Tips For End of Year Tax Planning: The Qualified Charitable Distribution
If one of your resolutions or tax planning strategies is to give more to charity, you may want to consider a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). The QCD IRA charitable rollover is now permanently written into our tax code and may be made from either a Roth or a...
Q&A: Why Intern At The Maurer Foundation?
Our breast health programs are presented mainly at high schools and colleges, so it’s important for us to get young people involved at the ground level of our non-profit. Our interns offer incredible insight, out-of-the-box thinking, and energy that we love! Here’s an...
Partners Across Long Island Help Us to Spread Breast Health Awareness!
Our incredible partners helped us make October extra special when they hosted a wide range of events across Long Island to raise funds to support the Maurer Foundation’s breast health education programs. In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness...
Soy and Breast Cancer: What is the Connection?
Whole food dietary soy sources such as tofu, edamame, tempeh, soy nuts, and soymilk are darlings of the plant-based, vegetarian and vegan food movements and have been staples of Asian cuisine for centuries. But not too long ago, breast cancer researchers were...
The Rallye Motor Company signs on to help support breast cancer education
To show their support during Breast Cancer Awareness month, Rallye Motor Company is making a donation to the Maurer Foundation for each vehicle sold or serviced at their dealerships up to $5,000! The dealership is decked out in pink to “rallye” for the cause. ...
Young Professionals Raise $1,500 at Cocktails for a Cause
Thank you to all that attended the The Maurer Foundation's Cocktails for a Cause networking event on October 23rd at Havana Central in Garden City. The evening raised approximately $1,500 to help support breast health education here on Long...
Support The Maurer Foundation With Holiday Shopping at Americana Manhasset & Wheatley Plaza
Join us in celebrating Champions For Charity Thursday, Nov. 29–Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. 25% Of Your designated purchases will be donated to the participating organization of your choice! Help support our organization by doing your holiday shopping at participating...
2018 Breast Cancer Awareness Month Fundraisers
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? How about a pink and and white cookie fundraiser? The Rallye Motor Company Rallye...
How Do Breast Cancer Vaccines & Immunotherapy Treatments Work?
At our hospital, we get a lot of questions about immunotherapyTreatments that attempt to use the body’s own defenses to control the cancer. Also known as immunomodulation. treatments for breast cancer. Immunotherapy is one of latest, most promising lines of research in breast cancer, part of a growing breed of biologic therapies. Immunotherapy is often mentioned in the same...
Intensive Training for Nurses Staffing the Newest Mobile Scan Van on Long Island
Breast cancer is the one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers and the second leading cause of cancer death among women living in the United States. MammogramsA low dose x-ray picture of the breast that allows a doctor to view glandular tissue and determine the presence of cancer. can detect cancer at early stages, when it is often the most treatable. However, many women are unable to...
Cocktails For A Cause Oct. 23
Join the Maurer Foundation Young Professionals Committee on Tuesday, October 23th for Cocktails for a Cause during breast cancer awareness month! This fun evening will be held 6–8pm at Havana Central Restaurant, located at 630 Old Country Road in Garden City at the...