Maurer Foundation Launches its New Learning Management System
The Maurer Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its own learning management system, which introduces our first asynchronous breast health training program.
Community Partners Raise Funds and Awareness for Breast Health Education in October 2020
In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are proud to recognize our partners who raised funds on our behalf by holding innovative community fundraisers. Putting their Halloween magic to work, a group of fifth-graders from East Meadow dressed up as OPI...
New Breast Self-Exam Flier in Arabic
Our handy illustrated breast self-exam instructions are one of our most popular pieces of literature. An Arabic version is now available to print and download, along with our versions in Mandarin, French Creole, Polish, Hebrew and Spanish.
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 – 5K, ¼ Mile, Name Your Distance, Take...
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 fundraiser? Check out last year’s...
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...