The Melissa K. Bambino Melanoma Foundation is a not-for-profit, fully volunteer organization devoted to research, awareness, and prevention of Melanoma. The fund was founded in 2005 by Melissa’s family and close friends to honor her memory after her death on December 26, 2003.



The Melissa K. Bambino Melanoma Foundation Contacts:

Fundraising & Educational Inquiries:
Maribeth Bambino Chitkara, MD
mbchitkara@yahoo.com
646-734-2567

The Fund’s Address is:
The Melissa Fund
P.O. Box 114
East Setauket, NY 11733

Promotional & Event Inquiries:
Melinda Lindland
Melinda.lindland@gmail.com

BOARD OF GOVERNORS:

Co-Chairs: Nicholas Bambino, MD (father)
Patricia Bambino, RN, FNP (mother)
President: Maribeth Bambino Chitkara, MD (sister)
Vice President: Melinda Lindland (best friend)
Secretary: James Bambino (brother)
Treasurer: Ajay Chitkara, MD (brother in law)