Why I am walking in the LI2DayWalk
Why am I walking at the LI2Day Walk on June 10th? I am walking in honor of my mom who was diagnosed over a quarter of a century ago. I still remember my dad driving her every day for weeks from their home in Nassau County to Manhattan for her radiation treatment. The...
Do Dairy Products Increase Risk For Breast Cancer?
Mainstream health news about dairy is conflicting. Between scary data about recombinant bovine growth hormones (rBGH), estrogenA female sex hormone that is primarily produced by the ovaries. Its primary function is to regulate the menstrual cycle and assist in the production of secondary sex characteristics such as breasts. It may even play a role in the production of cancer cells in the breast tissue., fat and antibiotics on one end and on the other end the health benefits of vitamin D, calcium, minerals, and protein, it's hard to know if...
Registered Nurses at Molloy College Further their Education on Breast Health
In February, twelve Registered Nurses who are taking coursework to attain their Baccalaureate degree at Molloy College participated in a training course offered through the Maurer Foundation to expand their knowledge of breast health. This daylong training...
East Islip High School’s Medical Academy Students Train to Become Junior Breast Health Educators
Twenty-five students from the Medical Academy, established by East Islip High School, participated in the Maurer Foundation’s Peer Education program. The students in the Medical Academy have expressed the desire to pursue a career in the medical field, and all had to...
The Maurer Foundation Welcomes New Board Member Amanda Sexton
The Maurer Foundation is extremely excited to announce the appointment of Amanda Sexton to our Board of Directors. Ms. Sexton currently serves as an Accountant and Valuation Analyst with Markowitz, Fenelon & Bank and brings more than 10 years of public accounting...
Night Work and Breast Cancer: Updated
Here’s good news for the 15 million Americans who work night shifts and other irregular or rotating schedules. A new review that compiled data from over 1.4 million women challenges the 2007 World Health Organization (WHO) assertion that breast cancer risks increase...
Cocktails for a Cause Raises Over $1,500
A huge thank you to the 50 attendees who took part in The Maurer Foundation’s Cocktails for a Cause event on January 31st at Havana Central in Garden City. The evening raised more than $1,500 to help support breast health education here on Long...
Maurer Foundation Connects with Massapequa Students
The Maurer Foundation was proud to partner with Massapequa Schools for several days of programs teaching their students about breast health education and the importance of early detection. The faculty, staff, and students of Massapequa welcomed The Maurer Foundation...
The Maurer Foundation Granted $2,500 from the WE CARE Fund!
Thank you Nassau County Bar Association for selecting The Maurer Foundation as a WE CARE Fund grant recipient. The Maurer Foundation has been granted $2,500 to help defray some of the cost of our breast health awareness program in high schools in Nassau County. We...
Eastern Suffolk BOCES Sells Pink Cookies
The Maurer Foundation would like to offer our gratitude to the students and staff of Eastern Suffolk BOCES, who have once again participated in our Cookies for a Cause program. Eastern Suffolk BOCES has been a dedicated partner since 2007 and have sold thousands of...
2016 Champions for Charity Shopping Event A Success!
Many of our friends and supporters joined us for our kick-off event for Champions for Charity that was held at MaxMara at Americana Manhasset on December 1, 2016. Over 70 participating stores at Americana Manhasset and Wheatley Plaza donated 25%...
Maurer Foundation Delivers its Life Saving Message at Babylon Junior- Senior High School
In early December, The Maurer Foundation partnered with the Babylon School District to bring educational breast health programs to the students of Babylon Junior-Senior High School. During our interactive presentations, the students learned about the impact of healthy...