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CONTRIBUTING TO THE MELANOMA EDUCATION FOUNDATION
SPECIAL EVENTS AND MEETINGS
The Melanoma Education Foundation is a 501(c ) (3) non-profit organization. Contributions are deductible from Federal income taxes to the maximum extent consistent with IRS regulations and individual taxpayer cicumstances.
Your financial support provides life-saving services. Contributions are used for services only; MEF has no administrative or fundraising salaries. There are several ways to contribute.
Direct Contributions
1. Online Contribution with Credit or Debit Card
2. By check or money order mailed to MEF, P.O. Box 2023, Peabody, MA 01960.
3. By credit card or debit card mailed, secure-faxed, or by phone.
Toll-free number for phone contributions: 800-259-1633.
To download a contribution form please click here.
Annual MEF July Calendar Raffle
2010 Raffle Winners
July 1 - C. Garland (Plymouth)
July 2 - M. Dong (Hopkinton)
July 3 - S. Gray (Haverhill)
July 4 - M. Miller (Boxford)
July 5 - J. Foshay (Wilmington)
July 6 - S. Shamah (Acton)
July 7 - E. Nesbitt (Wilbraham)
July 8 - S. Shamah (Acton)
July 9 - P. Marsella (Beverly)
July 10 - J. Gosselin (South Hadley)
July 11 - D. Stelzer (Scituate)
July 12 - J. Gerome (Peabody)
July 13 - J. Lewis (Manchester)
July 14 - E. Jackson (Natick)
July 15 - P. Bongiorno (Gloucester)
July 16 - N. Gallagher (Salem)
July 17 - T. Martel (Beverly)
July 18 - G. Cammorata (Scituate)
July 19 - L. O'Rourke (Malden)
July 20 - D. Marfongelli (Beverly)
July 21 - E. Silk (Sharon)
July 22 - M. Grattan (Millis)
July 23 - M. Manganaro (Beverly)
July 24 - A. Jacobson (Salem, NH)
July 25 - L. Flaherty (Medford)
July 26 - A. Silk (Medfield)
July 27 - B. Wolonsavich (Beverly)
July 28 - F. Dowd (Andover)
July 29 - S. Rice (Northborough)
July 30 - A. Montoni (Beverly)
July 31 - D. Pransky (Peabody)
Thank you for helping to prevent the tragedy of melanoma by supporting the 2010 Calendar Raffle!
Apply to Run in ING New York City Marathon (approval for aditional runners received)
The Melanoma Eduction Foundation has waivers for 2 additional charitable runners to participate in the
ING New York City Marathon on November 7 in addition to the 8 runners already enlisted.
If you are interested and have experience raising funds in a major athletic event please contact
Debi Facchetti (mef-dfacchetti@charter.net) for more information.
September 26, 2010 - Third Annual Melanoma Education Foundation Race and Walk
Wompatuck State Park, Hingham
Visit the race website for 2009 results and more information.
Federal Employees CFC
The Melanoma Education Foundation is an approved charity in the Combined Federal Campaign
of Eastern Massachusetts. Our ID Code Number is 71824.
Workplace payroll deduction via America's Charities
The Melanoma Education Foundation may be designated to receive workplace payroll deductions if your company is enrolled in America's Charities. Click here for more information.
Contributions in lieu of special occasion gifts
If you are planning a wedding or other celebration and would like your guests to contribute to a life-saving charity in lieu of gifts please consider designating the Melanoma Education Foundation. Children who ask their friends to contribute in lieu of birthday gifts will receive certificates of appreciation and personal thank you letters from the MEF president.
If you are thinking of selling or trading your car, truck, RV, or boat, consider donating it the Melanoma Education Foundation instead. Car donations are tax deductible, and proceeds from the sale of your vehicles help support our life-saving programs. Our agent, Cars Helping America, handles all arrangements from free pick up, to issuance of receipts, to transfer of title. To donate click on an underlined link or call 886-949-3668 (toll-free), and earmark your donation to Melanoma Education Foundation.
NEW! Melanoma Education Foundation Bracelets
NEW! Expandable bracelet, custom - handcrafted for MEF by Lamore Allure.
Price includes black gift box with white pad and free first class shipping. Click here to order online.
iGive.com
If you register at iGive.com, designate Melanoma Education Foundation as your preferrd charity, and then shop at any of your favorite online stores MEF will receive a portion of each purchase. An alphabetical list of 700 online stores makes it easy to link directly. Prices, discounts, and rebates are the same as shopping directly at the online store. If you shop within 45 days of registering an extra $5.00 will be donated to MEF. The online stores include Amazon.com, eBay, Staples, Home Depot, Best Buy, Expedia.com, and hundreds of others.
A great way to support MEF and it doesn't cost you an extra penny!
Nenny Necklaces
In memory of Jennifer Linscott Tietgen (Aunt Nen), who died of melanoma at age 27 in 2002, her niece, Camier Hall, makes colorful necklaces and sells them to support education and research. Necklaces may be ordered online at www.nennysnecklaces.org.
Downtown Michael Brown "With All My Heart" CD (Released October, 2008)
All original eclectic blend of music from Pop-rock to Jazz-funk by renowned saxophonist Michael Brown.
Punctuated by a ballad, dedicated to melanoma awareness and the memory of the composer/artist's wife.
Part of the proceeds from sales of the CD go to the Melanoma Education Foundation.
Ordering information.
Thank you for your support!