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Statement from Dr. Maurer: Mammograms Still Recommended at Age 40, Despite American Cancer Society Guideline Change
Last week, the American Cancer Society—one of the leading cancer non-profits in the United States—updated their guidelines to recommend women begin receiving mammogramsA low dose x-ray picture of the breast that allows a doctor to view glandular tissue and determine the presence of cancer. at age 45 instead of age 40. As a longtime breast surgeon and the founder of The Maurer Foundation,...
Learn How to Support the Maurer Foundation through your Mitzvah Project
Come on down on to the Celebrate Party Showcase and Mitzvah Project Fair Sunday, November 1st from noon-4pm at the Melville Marriott. Visit our booth to learn how your child's Mitzvah project can help support our mission to save lives through breast health education.
Huntington Honda Will Donate $10 to The Maurer Foundation For Every Test Drive During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This October, Huntington Honda is supporting The Maurer Foundation during Breast Cancer Awareness Month! For every test drive through October 31, Huntington Honda will donate $10 to The Maurer Foundation, up to $2,500. If we reach our maximum donation, the proceeds...
Back-to-School Lunchbox Switchlist
Adopting healthy eating habits is one of the most important ways young people can reduce their risk of breast cancer—and there’s no better place to start than a lunchbox! Now that school is in full swing, here are some simple and easy nutrition switches you can make...
The Maurer Foundation Educates Fans at the Long Island Ducks’ 10th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Night
On September 1, the Long Island Ducks hit a home run for breast health awareness! The Maurer Foundation joined our hometown baseball team for their 10th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Night, and reached hundreds of Ducks fans at a lively evening...
Motorcyclists Raise Breast Cancer Awareness at Second Annual Maurer Foundation Motorcycle Ride
They rode for the amazing late summer weather and camaraderie. They rode to raise money and awareness for breast cancer. But more than anything, the 35 motorcyclists and 45 participants assembled for the Maurer Foundation Second Annual Motorcycle...
LI2Day Walk Donates $17,500 to Maurer Foundation
At a recent luncheon, Long Island breast cancer non-profit The Maurer Foundation was awarded ,500 in proceeds from the 12th annual LI2Day Walk. The funds will help support the Maurer Foundation's mission of educating young Long Island women and men on the importance...
La Salud del Seno y El Cancer de Mama- Reaching Bilingual Populations
This year, The Maurer Foundation has been awarded a grant from Pink Aid to boost our Bilingual Programs and outreach to lower socio-economic populations of Long Island through our "Embracing Hope" Campaign. The program, that looks to empower the women and men of...
Program Manager Certified as a MammaCare Breast Self-Examination Instructor
Eileen Pillitteri, Program Manager for the Maurer Foundation, successfully completed the requirements to become a Certified MammaCare Breast Self-Examination Instructor. MammaCare is the recognized standard for teaching and performing manual breast...
Our Proud Return to the LI2Day Walk
HOPE WALKS HERE We are proud to announce that as we celebrate our 20th Anniversary, The Maurer Foundation will return to one of Long Island's biggest events, the LI2Day! Join the festivities on Saturday, June 13th while our team walks 13.1 miles around scenic Smith...