The Maurer Foundation Delivers its Message of Empowerment
Late 2015, the Maurer Foundation partnered with New Hour for Women and Children of Long Island to bring our life saving message to the women they serve. New Hour is dedicated to supporting women on Long Island during and after incarceration, and to empowering parents,...
Thank You to Pink Aid for Helping Us Reach Underserved Communities in 2015 & 2016
The Maurer Foundation would like to thank Pink Aid for supporting our breast health education efforts! Thanks to a generous 2015 and 2016 grant from Pink Aid, we have been able to focus our outreach efforts to socioeconomically disadvantaged and bilingual populations....
Cocktails for a Cause: Join Us on February 4th
Join us on Thursday, February 4th for Cocktails for a Cause! Our newly formed Young Professionals Committee will be hosting an evening of cocktails, appetizers, raffles, and more, while raising funds and awareness for our mission of breast health education. Cocktails...
Maurer Foundation Receives Grant from the WE CARE Fund
Thank you to the Nassau County Bar Association for granting The Maurer Foundation a WE CARE Fund grant of $2,500! We would like to thank Mr. Peter Levy, Ms. Kathleen Wright, and the WE CARE Fund advisory committee! This grant will assist us in presenting our breast...
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...