Past Campaigns
January 2012 - Immediate Needs
The Magical Moon Foundation in Marshfield Massachusetts. Their mission is to nurture and empower children with cancer.
December 2011 - Immediate Needs
FCT
serves people with all types of cancer at all stages of the disease.
Their mission is to provide support, wellness and educational services
to all people affected by cancer, regardless of their capacity to pay.
The Cancer Support Community – Massachusetts South Shore
(CSC-MSS) has as its mission to provide a comprehensive program of
services that help people who have been impacted by cancer enhance their
health and well-being through professionally led programs of emotional
support and education. All their programs, which are designed to
enhance the mind, body and spirit, are provided free of charge and
offered in a comfortable home-like environment.November 2011 - Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer Alliance Providing patient support and advocacy for those living with or at risk for lung cancer in Massachusetts. LCA-MA is committed to reversing decades of stigma and neglect by empowering patients, elevating awareness and changing health policy.
October 2011 - Breast Cancer
The Cancer Resource Foundation, Inc. has joined with CancerCare, Inc, The Breast Form Fund, and The Friends of Mel Foundation to form the All4One Alliance. This partnership with one shared mission is committed to helping all underserved women recover from breast cancer with dignity. For more information visit www.all4onealliance.org
September 2011 - Thyroid Cancer
ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association is a national non-profit
501(c)(3) organization of thyroid cancer survivors, family members, and health
care professionals. They are dedicated to support, education, and communication
for thyroid cancer survivors, their families and friends.
August 2011 - Transportation
The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing provides free support, education and wellness services to cancer patients, survivors and caregivers.
First Descents offers young adult cancer fighters and survivors (ages 18 to 39) a free week-long outdoor adventure experience designed to enable them to climb, paddle and surf beyond their diagnosis, defy their cancer, reclaim their lives and connect with others doing the same.
June 2011 - Children's Oncology Summer Camps
Camp Casey is a nonprofit horseback riding program for
children with cancer. They are located in Michigan and offer 3 unique
programs: Horsey House Calls, Outlaw Outings, and Cowboy Camp Outs. Their
programs offer a much-needed break from cancer to children & their
families. Through generous donations and amazing volunteers, Camp Casey has spread the
healing power of horses for over eight years.
April 2011 - Immediate Needs
March 2011 - Immediate Needs
February 2011 - Immediate Needs
Our selection for February's Mel's Magic is Gilda's Club
South Jersey (GCSJ). Gilda's Club is named in honor of comedian Gilda
Radner who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1986. They offer support groups,
lectures, workshops and social events as a supplement to medical care in a warm
and welcoming home-like setting. Their program is free of charge to all members
and open to everyone touched by cancer.
January 2011 - Immediate Needs
Bone Marrow Transplant Program at the University of Illinois Medical Center This program provides direct financial support for bone marrow transplant patients who have difficulty covering the costs of co-pays, prescription medication, travel, and other expenses related to their treatment. Through the generosity of a private donor who has committed to a one-to-one challenge, funding from the Friends of Mel Foundation will be matched dollar for dollar.
December 2010 - Immediate Needs
Heaps of Hope continues the fight against breast cancer and other cancers by inspiring and supporting all women in their cancer journey. They are dedicated to providing a life line to women by easing the burdens created by cancer.
Amy's Treat is dedicated to providing solutions to the day-to-day difficulties of living with cancer and offers unexpected "treats" to renew the spirit.
Alice Hyde Medical Center - Reddy Cancer Treatment Center is a full service radiation oncology facility, utilizing state-of-the-art technology in the fight against cancer.November 2010 - Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer Alliance-Massachusetts (LCA-MA) is the only organization providing patient support and advocacy for those living with or at risk for lung cancer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. LCA-MA is committed to reversing decades of stigma and neglect by empowering patients, elevating awareness and changing health policy.
October 2010 - Women's Cancer
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September 2010 - Ovarian Cancer
Ovations for the Cure, Inc. is dedicated to the relentless
pursuit of a cure for ovarian cancer.
August 2010 - Men's Cancer
Reel Recovery was founded in 2003 by a group of avid fly-fishers, inspired
by their fishing buddy’s ongoing battle with brain cancer. Witnessing first-hand
the beneficial impact fly-fishing provided their friend, they created Reel
Recovery to provide the same opportunity for other men battling the disease.
Combining expert fly-fishing instruction with directed “courageous
conversations”, the organization provides men with all forms of cancer a unique
opportunity to share their stories, learn a new skill, form lasting friendships
and gain renewed hope as they confront the challenges of cancer.
July 2010 - Mentoring
Imerman Angels carefully matches and individually pairs a person touched by
cancer (a cancer fighter or survivor) with someone who has fought and survived
the same type of cancer (a Mentor Angel). Cancer caregivers (spouses, parents,
children and other family and friends of fighters) also receive 1-on-1
connections with other caregivers and survivors. 
Camp Kesem Friends of Mel donated to Camp Kesem's
Indiana University and Northwestern locations! Since 2000, Camp Kesem
has given children affected by a parent’s cancer the opportunity to just be
kids. The ever-expanding Kesem community engages in camp activities like
sports, arts and crafts, and drama to give campers a fun-filled week. The
tremendous fun and support campers experience is what makes Camp Kesem a
transformative, magical week for campers and counselors alike.May 2010 - Melanoma/Skin Cancer
THE SCAN FOUNDATION (Skin Cancer Awareness Network) was founded in 2006 by Marilyn Fry, a survivor of melanoma. Her mission is to use her experience and second opportunity for life to educate members of the community on the harmful effects of the sun, to help them avoid this preventable disease, and to provide information on care options treatment. Their mission is to support community outreach programs and help educate the public about safe exposure and fun in the sun.
April 2010 - Education
The Stowe Weekend of Hope is an annual forum for
education, enlightenment, and recreation for cancer patients and survivors with
any type of cancer…and their families. The focus is to inspire, educate, and
celebrate the lives of people living with cancer.
The Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA) is the oldest and largest national patient advocacy organization dedicated to ending the suffering caused by colorectal cancer. In order to increase rates of screening and survivorship, the CCA provides patient support, public education, supports research and conducts advocacy work across America.
February 2010 – Immediate Needs
The Learn, Live, and Love Cancer Outreach Organization
January 2010 – Immediate Needs
December 2009 – Immediate Needs
November 2009 - Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer Alliance of Massachusetts
October 2009 - Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Research Foundation
September 2009 – Ovarian Cancer
Ovations for the Cure
August 2009 – Leukemia
Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation
July 2009 – Transportation
Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing
June 2009 – Children’s Oncology Summer Camps
