The Melissa Fund is proud to be a fully recognized 501(c)3 Not-For-Profit organization.

If you would like to make an annual contribution, or if you are not able to attend the SUN RUN™, but would still like to contribute, you may make a tax deductible contribution online or via check. Contributions made to the fund via mail will be acknowledged with a thank you letter that will serve as your receipt for tax purposes.

To donate online, please click here.

To donate via check:
Make checks payable to The Melissa Fund and mail to:
The Melissa Fund
P.O. Box 114
East Setauket, NY 11733

To help us raise funds:
If you are running the SUN RUN™ and would like to set-up an individual fundraising page, visit the link above and select “Become a Fundraiser” and follow the instructions. This will allow you to promote your participation to friends and family via an online fundraising page.

To become a benefactor or sponsor:
If you would like to support the Melissa Fund as a sponsor or benefactor, please contact the Foundation’s President, Dr. Maribeth Bambino Chitkara at mbchitkara@yahoo.com.