Why We Run – 2018 Chicago Marathon

Nov 08 2017

Join us to make a difference in the fight against melanoma … raise awareness about the disease because early detection is key,…

Why We Run Betsy 2017JMT-NYC

Oct 27 2017

I’m Betsy Groton, and I’m running the NYC Marathon in honor of my mother, Maddi, who died of Melanoma in September 2012.…

Why We Run: In Honor of Ben Cote

Sep 22 2017

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. This is from Ben’s father, Steve, running on Jack’s Team NYC:  “A 108% Heartfelt Thanks ……

Why We Run: Sam (JMT-NYC 2017)

Jul 24 2017

Well, 2017 marks a half century of existence on this planet for me. In thinking of a meaningful way to celebrate and…

Why We Run: Amanda (JMT-MCM 2017)

May 09 2017

Marine Corps Marathon For Papa …As many of you may know, my Papa lost a courageous battle with melanoma in September of…

Why We Run: Melissa (2017JMT-NYC)

Mar 21 2017

Jack’s Marathon Team – NYC2017: Melissa Megias story … I’ve chosen Jack’s Fund for a very personal reason. In 2012, my journey with Melanoma began and…

Why We Run: Patrick (JMT-NYC)

Oct 24 2016

Thanks for checking out my fundraising page. Never in a million years did I think I would run a Marathon, but this…

Why We Run: Molly (chicago team)

Oct 04 2016

My father was diagnosed with a rare type of Melanoma on the bottom of his foot. An area that rarely gets sun.…

Why We Run: Melissa (2016 Chi-Marathon)

Sep 02 2016

I have gone insane and have decided to run the Chicago Marathon this year! As many of you know, our family lost our…

JMT 2016 Why We Run

Mar 22 2016

“I run because I can. When I get tired, I remember those who can’t run, what they’d give to have this simple gift I take for granted, and I run harder for them. I know they would do the same for me.” ~ JMT