New Study Shows Mammograms May Also Detect Heart Disease

New Study Shows Mammograms May Also Detect Heart Disease

A new study, scheduled to be presented at the American College of Cardiology's Scientific Session in early April, is making headlines for its groundbreaking finding: digital mammograms appear to detect early signs of heart disease as well as breast cancer. Here's how...

Young Professionals Committee Hosts First Event: Cocktails for a Cause

Young Professionals Committee Hosts First Event: Cocktails for a Cause

Thank you to the Maurer Foundation's newly formed Young Professionals Committee for hosting Cocktails for a Cause at Andrea's 25 in Woodbury on Thursday February 4, 2016! The evening was a wonderful success, and all proceeds will help us continue to share life-saving...

7th Annual Pink Bowl Was A Success!

7th Annual Pink Bowl Was A Success!

On Sunday, February 28, 2016 The Maurer Foundation's Annual Pink Bowl was held at Bowlmor Lanes in Melville! Almost $16,000 was raised to help continue the organizations mission! Thank you to all the event sponsors and attendees! We had a great time and hope you did...

The Maurer Foundation Delivers its Message of Empowerment

The Maurer Foundation Delivers its Message of Empowerment

Late 2015, the Maurer Foundation partnered with New Hour for Women and Children of Long Island to bring our life saving message to the women they serve. New Hour is dedicated to supporting women on Long Island during and after incarceration, and to empowering parents,...

Cocktails for a Cause: Join Us on February 4th

Cocktails for a Cause: Join Us on February 4th

Join us on Thursday, February 4th for Cocktails for a Cause! Our newly formed Young Professionals Committee will be hosting an evening of cocktails, appetizers, raffles, and more, while raising funds and awareness for our mission of breast health education. Cocktails...

Maurer Foundation Receives Grant from the WE CARE Fund

Maurer Foundation Receives Grant from the WE CARE Fund

Thank you to the Nassau County Bar Association for granting The Maurer Foundation a WE CARE Fund grant of $2,500! We would like to thank Mr. Peter Levy, Ms. Kathleen Wright, and the WE CARE Fund advisory committee! This grant will assist us in presenting our breast...

6th Graders from The Progressive School of Long Island Make Donation

6th Graders from The Progressive School of Long Island Make Donation

  On Wednesday, December 16, 2015, our Executive Director, Susan Samaroo, was presented with an $803.85 check from The Progressive School of Long Island in Merrick! The students in Ms. Shannon's 6th grade math class raised money by putting on a carnival! Thank...

Maurer Foundation Partners With Molloy College Nursing Program

Maurer Foundation Partners With Molloy College Nursing Program

In November, the Maurer Foundation's breast health educators launched a unique ongoing partnership with the Molloy College nursing program—an exciting new relationship that will allow us to share life-saving information about breast cancer...

The Maurer Foundation Honors Former Board Chairwoman Niki Gregory

The Maurer Foundation Honors Former Board Chairwoman Niki Gregory

It is with great sadness we must announce the passing of former Maurer Foundation Board Chairwoman and long-time supporter, Niki Gregory, on October 28, 2015. As a breast cancer survivor for nearly thirty years, she made her life’s mission to fight for a cure and...