East Islip High School Raises Funds For Breast Cancer Awareness
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, members of the East Islip Girls Leaders Club at East Islip High School will be selling pink and white Maurer Foundation cookies.
Long Island Raw Food Restaurant Fundraises For Breast Health Education
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Maggie’s Raw Love Café will be donating $1 to The Maurer Foundation for every raw cheesecake purchased on their grand re-opening day, October 20th.
How Are You Celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month?
Learn how you can convert breast cancer awareness into breast cancer action during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
High School Girls Lacrosse Tournament Supports Breast Health Education
The Maurer Foundation is proud to be a part of Lax For M.e. And The G.A.L.S., a high school girls lacrosse tournament being held Sunday November 4th at Smithtown High School East in St. James, NY.
New Study Confirms: Mammograms Save More Lives Than Over-Diagnose
The review found that for every 1,000 women screened, mammograms led to over-diagnosis in only 4 cases, but saved an average of 7-9 lives—double the amount of women over-diagnosed.
Healthy & Packable School Lunch Ideas
Packing your children’s lunches is a great way to make sure they get the nutrition they need to help reduce their risk of cancer.
Maurer Foundation Educators Share Stories of the Lives They’ve Touched
In the course of presenting our breast health programs to Long Island high schools and businesses, we meet a lot of people, many of which have amazing stories of breast cancer diagnosis and early detection.
Fun & Simple Student Fundraising Ideas For Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National Breast Cancer Awareness month is October and students all over Long Island and New York City are gearing up for pink-themed school fundraising events.
Patricia Fulton-Lawrence Announced As New Development Officer
We’re delighted to welcome Maurer Foundation veteran Program Educator Patricia Fulton-Lawrence as our new Development Officer.
116 Year Old Woman Credits Her Longevity To Not Eating Junk Food
On August 26, Besse Cooper celebrated her 116th birthday. She has famously reported in the past that the secret to her long life is that, “I mind my own business. And I don’t eat junk food.”