What color are you wearing?
Last week a countless number of Facebook-ettes posted the color of the bra they were wearing in the status of their profiles. The stunt was an effort to raise awareness for breast cancer although no one is really sure where the message originated. News spread quickly...
Dr. Maurer on The 32nd Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
Once again this symposium delivered an outstanding cross section of topics all related to breast cancer. Almost 9,000 doctors, patient advocates and researchers gathered to hear the latest breast cancer research data and updates on many clinical trials including the...
Be Safe This New Years!
Studies have shown that having even just one alcoholic beverage per day can increase your breast cancer risk (learn more). With New Year's coming up its no surprise that most people will be out with friends and family indulging in the night's festivities. We at the...
Happy New Year
A New Years toast to love and laughter and happily ever after. Health to you, wealth to you, and the best that life can give to you. Raise your glass to The Maurer Foundation, make your final 2009 tax deductible donation, and toast to a cause that...
A “Psi” of Relief for Chemo Patients
New drug-free wristbands called Psi Bands (pronounced "sigh") are providing relief for nausea due to pregnancy, travel, anesthesia and yes - chemotherapyTreatment with drugs to destroy or slow down the growth of cancer cells. Often referred to as systematic treatment, because it acts throughout the body, as opposed to localized treatments, like surgery or radiation.. Created by two fashion forward moms, Carla and Romy, the bands are FDA cleared and latex free. They come in five...
Tis’ the Season to Give!
Recently, Americana Manhasset did a month long program where $5 from each gift certificate sold throughout the month (of October) would benefit The Maurer Foundation along with Manhasset Womens Coalition Against Breast Cancer. The program was very sucessful netting...
Mitzvah Mania!
Last week I attended an American Business Associates meeting and met Sheri Lapidus, the co-founder of Mitzvah Market. MitzvahMarket.com is a place where anyone who’s planning a mitzvah should begin. I invited Sheri to visit us at the Maurer Foundation. During our...
The Anti-Cancer Diet As Seen On Dr. Oz.
Recently Dr. Oz did a show on foods that will help you reduce your risk of cancer. By making smart decisions every time you visit the grocery store, you can greatly reduce your risk of hormoneA chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs. dependant cancers like breast, ovary, uterus and prostate. This simple...
Breast Cancer Can and Does Happen To Young Women
Everyone continues to talk about the U.S Preventative Task Force's decision to change mammogram guidelines that used to be recommended for women beginning at the age of 40 to now beginning at the age of 50. Although The Maurer Foundation and The American Cancer...
A Holiday Tip…
It’s December and we all know what that means......It’s time to go shopping for those holiday gifts!!! Here at The Maurer Foundation we’d like to help you relieve some stress from the crowds, the lugging of bags, the list that never seems to end and suggest you do all...
Holiday Event with Marshs
Last night was our annual holiday shopping event at Marshs in Huntington. Despite the misty rain, it turned out to be a wonderful evening! The jewelry set out by Temple St Clair and Paul Morelli were gorgeous, the special "Pinktini" drinks were delish and the staff...