BRCA Gene Testing: What African American Women Need To Know
What are BRCA1 & BRCA2 Genes? While every woman has about a 12% risk to develop breast cancer, the risk is higher when a woman has a variation in a certain gene. In the mid 1990’s, researchers found that mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes increase a woman’s,...
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...