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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 service to high school and middle school students. MEF has no administrative 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.
Phone contributions: 978-535-3080.
To download a contribution form please click here.
January 22, 2012 - MEF Board Meeting
April 13, 2012 - Melanoma Education Foundation Comedy Night
7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Montvale Plaza, 54 Montvale Avenue, Stoneham
Join Boston comedians Tony V, Brad Mastrangelo, and Artie Januario
for a fun-filled evening supporting a great cause.
You're going to laugh so hard you'll never be afraid of Friday the 13th again!
Last year's MEF comedy night event sold out two months in advance.
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| Keri McCarthy | Kevin Knox |
This event will honor the memories of melanoma victims Keri McCarthy of Somerville and comedian Kevin Knox.
- $10,000 in raffle prizes -
- Buffet dinner (Passover style available if reserved in advance) -
- Cash bar -
Tickets $50 in advance; $60 after March 23.
Ticket price includes dinner buffet.
Tables of 12 may be reserved with payment.
How to buy tickets:
- Online -
- Telephone credit card orders at 978-535-3080 -
- By check made out to "MEF" and
mailed to MEF Comedy Night, PO Box 2023, Peabody, MA 01960 -
May 1, 2012 - 12th Annual MEF Calendar Raffle Sales Begin
August 26, 2012 - First Annual MEF "Check for Change" Triathlon,
Chicopee State Park, Chicopee, MA
November 4, 2012 - ING New York City Marathon
If you would like to run in the 2012 ING New York City Marathon by raising funds for the
Melanoma Education Foundation please contact Debi Facchetti at mef-dfacchetti@charter.net or (413) 279-1036.
Set up a team page or support a runner.
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 is 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.
Melanoma Education Foundation Bracelets
Expandable bracelet, custom - handcrafted for MEF by Lamore Allure. Matching earrings are also available.
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!