by Sara Gates | Nov 24, 2013
Pink ribbons may garner a lot of attention throughout October’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (and we are so appreciative of the support and fundraisers we’ve benefited from this year!), but November brings another monthlong recognition that is...
by Sara Gates | Nov 15, 2013
The Maurer Foundation extends a huge thank you to the students at Paul D. Schreiber High School in Port Washington for supporting our breast health education programs! On October 18th, students celebrated their annual “Pink Day” as part of National Breast...
by Sara Gates | Sep 26, 2013
Starting this Friday, September 27th, The Maurer Foundation is pleased to partner with Brighton Collectibles at the Walt Whitman Shops in Huntington Station for a special month-long fundraiser in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout October, The Maurer...
by Sara Gates | Sep 10, 2013
This September, the Maurer Foundation joins the rest of the United States — from non-profit organizations to community health groups to the White House — to recognize National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. As educators who regularly present breast health programs...
by Sara Gates | Aug 16, 2013
There is one known breast cancer risk factor that still raises a lot of questions: breast density. Research has shown that breast cancer is up to four to five times more likely to occur in a woman with very dense breasts than one without, which is a significant...