Individuals who would like their old cars removed free from their yards, or would like a quick alternative to selling or trading their vehicle, have another option.

Used vehicles are an essential source of funding to the Melanoma Education Foundation, a nonprofit Peabody-based organization that trains wellness teachers and nurses about skin cancer and provides them with free materials to teach the subject to high school and middle school students in a single-class session.

The MEF SkinCheck curriculum is being used in more than 550 New England schools, with 55 in Maine.

Every individual who donates a car or truck, running or not, will be provided with a receipt so they can receive a tax deduction in exchange for their gift. According to current tax law, donors can assign a value of up to $500 on their receipt for any car they donate.

Donors who donate vehicles that are significantly more valuable (that sell for more than $500) qualify for a tax deduction equal to the full sale amount of their vehicle. These donors receive a receipt that details the full dollar amount of the sale.

To make a vehicle donation through MEF’s local donation agent, contact Cars Helping America at 1-866-949-3668 and specify that you have a car to donate to the Melanoma Education Foundation. More information about the foundation is available at www.skincheck.org.

Local schools taking part include Carrabec Community School, Carrie Ricker Middle School, Dirigo High School, Freeport Middle School, Kingfield Elementary School, Lewiston High School, Lewiston Middle School, Maranacook Middle School.

Also, Mountain Valley Middle School, Mt. Blue Middle School, North Yarmouth Academy, Phillips Elementary School, Poland Regional High School, Stratton Elementary School, Strong Elementary School, Tripp Middle School and Western Maine Christian Academy.

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