The Great Debate

The Great Debate

Healthcare reform has been a hot topic for quite some time now but many American's are still left wondering what it means for them, what it means for their future and what it will cost them. One particular provision of the reform stood out to me.  I flashed back to my...

7th Annual Health and Fitness Fair

7th Annual Health and Fitness Fair

Saturday, May 15th was the 7th Annual Health and Fitness Fair, run by Senator Carl L. Marcellino and the Oyster Bay Chamber of Commerce.  It was a perfect day for the Fair that had health and fitness demonstrations, live entertainment, health screenings, rock climbing...

All That Glitters Fades…

All That Glitters Fades…

You only have TWO weeks left to let your support SHINE by purchasing an e-journal ad for the Pink Diamond Ball! Get a group of 10 friends together to show your philanthropic support and create a Pink Ad for $100 each.   Or get you corporation to sign on for a Platinum...

How We Spent Our Mother’s Day!

How We Spent Our Mother’s Day!

At The Maurer Foundation our goal is to empower men and woman, when it comes to empowerment there isn’t a bigger advocate than our own mothers. Whether it was with their mom or their children the staff of the Maurer Foundation celebrated Mother’s Day each in their own...

Happy Mother’s Day from The Maurer Foundation

Happy Mother’s Day from The Maurer Foundation

How did you find the energy, Mom To do all the things you did, To be teacher, nurse and counselor To me, when I was a kid. How did you do it all, Mom, Be a chauffeur, cook and friend, Yet find time to be a playmate, I just can't comprehend. I see now it was love, Mom...

Breast Cancer and Heredity

Breast Cancer and Heredity

There is a huge misconception among general population about breast cancer and genetic predisposition. First of all, most cancers are not inherited. Only about 10% of all the cancers are due to a specific genetic change that had been inherited from one of the parents....

19th Annual SHRM-LI Conference

19th Annual SHRM-LI Conference

On Friday we had the pleasure of attending the 19th Annual SHRM-LI Conference at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. Human Resource Professionals came from all over Long Island. The attendees participated in various workshops throughout the day to learn how to...

Corporate Wellness

Corporate Wellness

We have been very busy spreading the word about our Corporate Wellness Program.  As we network, more and more executives are realizing the important part that wellness and healthy lifestyle choices makes in lowering your risk of breast cancer.  Our 45 minute program...

Martina Navratilova Has Breast Cancer

Martina Navratilova Has Breast Cancer

People Magazine recently ran an interview with tennis legend Martina Navratilova who was diagnosed with breast cancer just recently. At age 54, Martina admitted to not having had a mammogram for four years!  After the mammo revealed a lump in her left breast in...

I Heart Lord & Taylor

I Heart Lord & Taylor

To be honest I had never really shopped in Lord & Taylor until I recently moved closer to the Garden City store on Franklin Avenue.  I have been a huge fan ever since.  None of the crowds that Roosevelt Field has but still a ton of shoes! Exactly why I'm so...

Boarding for Breasts!!

Boarding for Breasts!!

The Maurer Foundation’s Social Committee’s first Mount Snow Trip was a huge success raising close to $6,000-we can't wait to do it again next year!!! From tearing up the slopes to getting down at the Snow Barn our group had a great time and...

Networking

Networking

For the past few months, our program staff has been busy networking with corporations throughout Long Island and New York City.  Last month we went to an American Business Associates (ABA) event at the Venetian Yacht Club in  Babylon, NY.  It was a fabulous event and...