Partners Help Bring Awareness to Breast Health During October
Our Maurer Foundation partners went the extra mile this October and hosted a wide variety of unique events across Long Island to raise funds to support our breast health education programs. In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness...
Nature’s Bounty Foundation Supports Our Mission to Improve Wellness in our Local Communities
The Maurer Foundation is so grateful for the generous grant from the Nature's Bounty Foundation and their pledge to support our High School Breast Health Programs. As a global leader in health and wellness, the Natures' Bounty Company believes in enhancing the lives...
Honoring the Life of Board Member Jon Santemma
It is with profound melancholy we announce the passing of long-time beloved Board Member Jon Santemma on September 25th. Brother-in-law to our founder Dr. Virginia Maurer, Jon served on our Board of Directors for over twenty years, guiding our organization with his...
Maurer Makes An Impact in the Latino Community
The Maurer Foundation prides itself upon its ability to respond to the diverse needs of the communities we serve, which is why we have spent a great deal of time and effort developing and cultivating our Bilingual Breast Health Program. As Long Islanders, we know how...
Cocktails For A Cause October 24th
Join the Maurer Foundation Young Professionals Committee on Tuesday, October 24th for Cocktails for a Cause during breast cancer awareness month! This fun evening will be held at Jewel Restaurant, 400 Broadhollow Road, Melville from 6:00pm-7:30pm. Please register by...
Maurer Foundation Partner Events During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Brighton, Roosevelt Field Mall, Garden City During October, Brighton Roosevelt Field will donate $10 to The Maurer Foundation for every Power of Pink item purchased. Check out the selection at Brighton.com. Can’t get to the store? Call 516-741-4987 and they will ship...
Farmingdale State College Invites us to Train Nurses at Southside Hospital
The Maurer Foundation has once again partnered with the Nursing Program at Farmingdale State College to train nurses who are enrolled in the college's Bachelor's Completion Program. This cohort of students were Registered Nurses employed by Southside Hospital in Bay...
Merits of Meatless Meals
While words like kombucha, seitan, and matcha may sound like words from extinct languages, they are actually tasty food and drink items common in vegan or vegetarian diets. They are also great choices for anyone attempting to decrease their meat consumption and...
Breast Implants Linked to Rare Form of Lymphoma
What Do We Know About the Lymphoma-Breast Implant Link? Lymphoma is a blood cancer. The cancer linked to breast implantsA saline or silicone filled sac used during plastic surgery to enlarge or restore the shape of the breast., known as anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), is a rare form of lymphoma that is classified as a non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). According to the...
Maurer Foundation Receives Generous We Care Grant
Thank you to the Nassau County Bar Association for providing The Maurer Foundation a WE CARE Fund grant of $5,000! We would like to express our utmost gratitude to Co-Chairs, Marc C. Gann and Sarika Kapoor, and the WE CARE Fund advisory committee! The WE CARE funding...
Melanoma’s Link To Breast Cancer: What You Can Do
With the first days of summer upon us, now is the time people start thinking about beaches, barbecues, boating, working on tans and hopefully, sun protection. But what does sun exposure have to do with breast cancer? The Melanoma-Breast Cancer Link While tanning and...
Pink Aid’s Generous Funding Helps to Extend our Reach to Vulnerable Communities
For the third year in a row, the Maurer Foundation has been awarded funding by Pink Aid of Long Island. Pink Aid’s grant will support the Foundation’s Bilingual Outreach Program, promoting breast health awareness to uninsured and lower socioeconomic...