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.”
6 Symptoms of Breast Cancer
Changes in your breasts that may indicate breast cancer.
2012 Pink Diamond Dinner Raises Over $120,000 For Breast Health Education
The 2012 Pink Diamond Dinner raised over $120,000 for the breast health education programs of The Maurer Foundation.
Tobacco Industry Profits Estimated $35 Billion With Almost 6 Million Annual Deaths
Tobacco use is one of the main preventable risk factors for cancer. In 2010, tobacco industry’s profit was equivalent to US $6,000 for each death caused by tobacco.
How A Corporate Wellness Program Can Reduce Business Costs
Return on investment for corporate wellness programs is $5.81 for every $1 spent.
17-Year Old Invents Breast Cancer Diagnosis Software—We’re Not Suprised!
We are continuously amazed by high school students’ incisive questions, their quick mastery of the importance of early detection and good nutrition, and most importantly, their passion for our mission of breast cancer prevention.