Inaugural Pink Ribbon Run/Walk Raises Over $8,000
Our Inaugural Pink Ribbon Run/Walk took place October 11th – 25th, bringing together almost 120 supporters nationwide and raising over $8,000 for breast health education. Participants were able to choose from 5 different events...
2020 Breast Cancer Awareness Month Events
Photos from our 2019 October fundraising events. Below are just a few of the fun and unique fundraisers that are planned for this October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Looking for some great ideas for your own breast cancer...
Taking our Certification Program to the Virtual World
A screenshot of our latest certified educator Maureen Barillaro. These unprecedented times call for unprecedented solutions! The Maurer Foundation has certified our newest breast health educator, Maureen Barillaro from Massachusetts, all while in the safety of her...
Male Breast Cancer: What you Need to Know
Not Just a Pink Disease Man holding pink breast cancer ribbon. People often think about breast cancer as a female or pink disease. But the truth is, breast cancer affects both men and women. Since the prevailing idea is that breast cancer only affects women, men often...
4 Ways A Plant-Based Diet Can Improve Breast Cancer Odds
Today’s fad diets seem to be defined by what you’re no longer allowed to eat. The plant-based diet, also called the whole-foods plant-based diet, or a WFPB diet for short, is a little different (and may we say a breath of fresh air?). This way of looking at...
Pink Ribbon Run/Walk
October 11th-25th The Inaugural Maurer Foundation Pink Ribbon Run/Walk will take place October 11th through October 25th as a Virtual Event. Run, Walk or Take Your Dog For A Walk, wherever you want, at your convenience. Register for 1/4 Mile, 5K or Name Your Distance....
John J. Barnosky, Esq. Joins Maurer Foundation Board Of Directors
The Maurer Foundation, a Long Island breast health education non-profit, is pleased to welcome John J. Barnosky, Esq., partner at Farrell Fritz, P.C., as a new member of the foundation's Board of Directors. Jack Barnosky is a partner at Farrell Fritz who practices...
Back to School, Back to Virtual Breast Health Programs
With the beginning of the school year comes the return of The Maurer Foundation’s breast health programs. Last spring, we quickly adapted to the changing times and reached 7,300 students with our virtual breast health programs in just three months! This school year,...
An Opportunity to Give Without Spending
What is better than giving of your time and making a difference? As we get ready for the new school year, we invite you to be part of an exciting opportunity that will help us achieve our mission of saving lives through breast health education with our innovative...
Breast Health Resource Guide, Sponsored by Pink Aid
A breast cancer diagnosis not only makes a physical impact, it affects the emotional and financial well-being of the patients and their families. With this year’s generous grant from Pink Aid, The Maurer Foundation has developed a comprehensive online resource guide...
HRT & Breast Cancer: Facts & Updated Recommendations
HormoneA chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs. replacement therapy (HRT) and its relationship to breast cancer has been a controversial topic for many years. A common treatment for menopausal women, HRT was discontinued by many after the publication of a prominent government-backed 2002 study linking HRT...
Covid-19 Preventing Your Mammogram? Solution is Right at Your Fingertips
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected our lives in a myriad of ways. As a result of the pandemic, many women are delaying cancer screening, whether it is because their appointment was canceled or because they do not want to risk a trip to the doctor. Even if...