Melanoma Stories
Personal Stories and Tributes
Many have shared their personal stories to help bring awareness to this disease and offer support and encouragement to others going through similar challenges.
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	     TRFJ: Remembering JillOct, 10, 2009 by : Sharon Marston in :The Green Team at “This Run’s For Jack” July 29, 1967-September 20, 2009 – Picture taken August 15, 2009 Jill was a Daughter, a Sister,… 
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	   Good News for President CarterJan, 02, 2016 by : jadmin in :Good news for Jimmy Carter, but long road for other melanoma patients: New therapies have revolutionized melanoma treatment, but we still have a long way… 
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	     Why We Run: Team Dave Strong and CourageousOct, 18, 2015 by : Sharon Marston in :WHEN YOU DON’T FEEL STRONG OR COURAGEOUS September 21, 2015 / Laura Crosby Dear Baby David, I know you’re with Jesus, but does that mean… 
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	   $10,000 Matching Funds Disbursed to ResearchMay, 20, 2010 by : Sharon Marston in :Volley for the Cure raises $5,000 for Jack’s Fund. Jack’s Fund matches donations and presents check for $10,000 to the research efforts of Dr. Richards… 
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	   WHY WE RUN: LINDSAY ROGERS DATEMAOct, 01, 2015 by : jadmin in :I will be running my first marathon in memory of my best friend, Lindsay Rogers Datema. Lindsay lost her battle with melanoma on October 16, 2009. She… 
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	     JULIA’S STORYDec, 06, 2011 by : jackadmin in :Julia’s Story … As a young girl, I always imagined 16 as the perfect age. It’s the year teenagers earn their driver’s licenses, attend prom… 
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	     2013 5k and Marathon Wrap Up and Holiday WishesDec, 01, 2013 by : jadmin in :Attached is the 2013 5k and Marathon Wrap Up and Holiday Wishes Newsletter 
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	   THIS RUN’S FOR JACK – FROM A PHYSICIAN’S PERSPECTIVEJan, 05, 2009 by : jackadmin in :This run’s for Jack represents the “cheerleaders headquarter” for me. It is the breeding ground for spirit and hope. Not just for the patients, but for the… 
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	     Why We Run – NYC 2014Oct, 31, 2014 by : Sharon Marston in :2014 JACK’S MARATHON TEAM – NYC Two members from our New York marathon team share their stories. Jody Ziebarth (JMT-NYC) – I have… 
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	     Why We Run JMT2014Oct, 14, 2014 by : Sharon Marston in :JACK’S MARATHON TEAM 2014 Chicago Marathon Sara Baldocchi: Jack’s Team Alumni. Making a difference in the fight against this incredibly tough cancer … Patrick Brosnan:…