Want to give to the Maryland Cancer Fund? Officials have made it easy this year. You just have to check a Line 37 on your state tax form and fill in the amount.

The money will get deducted from your refund or added to you bill. The contribution is also t ax deductible.

The fund provides cancer prevention, detection and treatment programs.

"Cancer is the second leading cause of death in Maryland," said Dr. Joshua M. Sharfstein, secretary of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, in a statement. "Giving to the Maryland Cancer Fund is a great way to help your community."

So far, the fund has provided screenings for more than 400 people and diagnosis and treatment for more than 140. For more information, call 410-767-6213 or go to 
http://fha.maryland.gov/cancer/mcf_home.cfm.