by Eileen Pillitteri | Nov 13, 2020
It all started with a bold idea 25 years ago. Dr. Virginia Maurer, an incredibly gifted breast surgeon on Long Island was determined to save lives through education. Through her medical practice, she had seen too many women come to her with late stage...
by Eileen Pillitteri | Oct 6, 2020
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...
by Eileen Pillitteri | Apr 21, 2020
Everyone around the world is learning how to adapt to social distancing guidelines. This is particularly true for our educational partners across Long Island and New York City. The Maurer Foundation has risen to the challenge by working quickly to modify our...
by Eileen Pillitteri | Mar 21, 2019
Over the past few years, the Maurer Foundation has been fielding an increasing number of calls from across the United States to address the need for qualified breast health educators. Last year, we extended our reach across the pond, with our first international...
by Eileen Pillitteri | Mar 14, 2019
Since 2015, Pink Aid has provided funding for the Maurer Foundation’s breast health programs in the communities on Long Island with the highest needs. This year, they have generously increased their support through a $22,000 grant which specifically targets...
