Visit The Maurer Foundation at the HIA-LI Trade Show
The Maurer Foundation is excited to announce that we will have a booth at the HIA-LI 24th Annual Long Island Business Trade Show & Conference on May 24th.
Maurer Memories From Dr. Maurer’s Daughters
In honor of Mother’s Day and the Foundation’s Maurer Memories initiative, we thought it would be fun to hear about our founder, Dr. Virginia Maurer, through the eyes of her daughters, Kimberly and Tammy.
Alcohol Increases Risk For Breast Cancer
The link between alcohol and breast cancer, statistics, the truth about wine and breast cancer, and how alcohol effects risk of recurrenceThe reappearance of the disease after it has been treated. In breast cancer, recurrence following primary breast cancer can be local (in the same place), regional (in surrounding tissue) or metastatic (in some other part of the body)..
Celebrate Mother’s Day With Maurer Memories
In honor of Mother’s Day, during the month of May, donors can write a tribute or special memory and we’ll post it on our Maurer Memories page. We’ll also send a note to the special women via mail or email including your tribute.
Make Your Mom A Breast-Health Friendly Breakfast For Mother’s Day
Reduce your and your mother’s risk of breast cancer. Try these impressive-looking (but deceptively easy-to-make) dishes for a Mother’s Day breakfast in bed that’s sure to wow.
How To Combat Portion Distortion
Portion Distortion is the trend over time of increasing food serving sizes. It leads to obesity and an increase in breast cancer risk.
Thank You BOCES Students!
A big thanks goes to the students of the BOCES Student Council in East Northport who sold cookies as part of our Cookies For A Cause program.
The New Food Pyramid: MyPlate Guidelines Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
MyPlate, the new “Food Pyramid” emphasizes fruits and vegetables, which reduce the risk of obesity and breast cancer.
Vegetables: Potent Anti-Cancer Foods
Vegetables are key to your—and your family’s—health. Here’s some great tricks to increase your veggie intake—without even realizing it!
Breast Cancer Occurrence, Diagnosis & Mortality Statistics
The most recent trends and statistics on the diagnosis of breast cancer based on gender, age, race/ethnicity as well as survivability figures.
Butera’s Restaurant & The Maurer Foundation Present Give Back Night
With each certificate presented on Give Back Night, Butera’s Restaurant will donate 10% of its sales back to The Maurer Foundation.
Breast Cancer and the History of the Pink Ribbon
Have you ever thought about how pink ribbons came to symbolize breast cancer awareness?