6th Graders from The Progressive School of Long Island Make Donation
On Wednesday, December 16, 2015, our Executive Director, Susan Samaroo, was presented with an $803.85 check from The Progressive School of Long Island in Merrick! The students in Ms. Shannon's 6th grade math class raised money by putting on a carnival! Thank...
Maurer Foundation Partners With Molloy College Nursing Program
In November, the Maurer Foundation's breast health educators launched a unique ongoing partnership with the Molloy College nursing program—an exciting new relationship that will allow us to share life-saving information about breast cancer...
The Maurer Foundation Honors Former Board Chairwoman Niki Gregory
It is with great sadness we must announce the passing of former Maurer Foundation Board Chairwoman and long-time supporter, Niki Gregory, on October 28, 2015. As a breast cancer survivor for nearly thirty years, she made her life’s mission to fight for a cure and...
Huntington Honda and Certicare Pre-Owned Donate $5000 to The Maurer Foundation
During the month of October, Huntington Honda held a special fundraiser in our honor. For every test drive they donated $10 to The Maurer Foundation. Thank you Huntington Honda and Certicare Pre-Owned for your combined $5000 donation. We appreciate all you have done...
Statement from Dr. Maurer: Mammograms Still Recommended at Age 40, Despite American Cancer Society Guideline Change
Last week, the American Cancer Society—one of the leading cancer non-profits in the United States—updated their guidelines to recommend women begin receiving mammogramsA low dose x-ray picture of the breast that allows a doctor to view glandular tissue and determine the presence of cancer. at age 45 instead of age 40. As a longtime breast surgeon and the founder of The Maurer Foundation,...
Learn How to Support the Maurer Foundation through your Mitzvah Project
Come on down on to the Celebrate Party Showcase and Mitzvah Project Fair Sunday, November 1st from noon-4pm at the Melville Marriott. Visit our booth to learn how your child's Mitzvah project can help support our mission to save lives through breast health education.
Huntington Honda Will Donate $10 to The Maurer Foundation For Every Test Drive During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This October, Huntington Honda is supporting The Maurer Foundation during Breast Cancer Awareness Month! For every test drive through October 31, Huntington Honda will donate $10 to The Maurer Foundation, up to $2,500. If we reach our maximum donation, the proceeds...
Back-to-School Lunchbox Switchlist
Adopting healthy eating habits is one of the most important ways young people can reduce their risk of breast cancer—and there’s no better place to start than a lunchbox! Now that school is in full swing, here are some simple and easy nutrition switches you can make...
The Maurer Foundation Educates Fans at the Long Island Ducks’ 10th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Night
On September 1, the Long Island Ducks hit a home run for breast health awareness! The Maurer Foundation joined our hometown baseball team for their 10th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Night, and reached hundreds of Ducks fans at a lively evening...
LI2Day Walk Donates $17,500 to Maurer Foundation
At a recent luncheon, Long Island breast cancer non-profit The Maurer Foundation was awarded ,500 in proceeds from the 12th annual LI2Day Walk. The funds will help support the Maurer Foundation's mission of educating young Long Island women and men on the importance...
La Salud del Seno y El Cancer de Mama- Reaching Bilingual Populations
This year, The Maurer Foundation has been awarded a grant from Pink Aid to boost our Bilingual Programs and outreach to lower socio-economic populations of Long Island through our "Embracing Hope" Campaign. The program, that looks to empower the women and men of...
Insurance Companies Must Cover Test for BRCA, the “Breast Cancer Gene”
The Maurer Foundation applauds the inclusion of geneticInherited characteristics. testing for BRCA1A gene which, when damaged or mutated, can put a person at a greater risk of developing breast and/or ovarian cancer. and BRCA2A gene which, when damaged or mutated, may put a woman at a greater risk of developing breast and/or ovarian cancer. This gene is also thought to raise the risk for breast cancer in men. under the Affordable Care Act.