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About Jack’s Fund

Our vision statement guides, influences and frames all that we do.

Our Vision

We envision a world where every adult and child is aware of the risks of melanoma and takes preventative measures; where those who suffer from melanoma receive comfort and healing; and ultimately, where every case of melanoma will be completely curable.

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Why Jack's Fund?

The Jack H. Marston II Melanoma Fund was established in July, 2004 when melanoma took the life of Jack H. Marston II at the age of 47. Although Jack’s battle was a private one and his intention was to quietly beat the disease, his valor in the fight taught us much.

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Jack’s Fund is dedicated to raising awareness about the risks of melanoma. We know melanoma has often been mistaken for nothing serious.

Our Events

Fighting melanoma every step of the way.

This Run's For Jack 5k

TRFJ2022 October 16, 2022. More than just a 5k…This Run’s For Jack is a run/walk event filled with hope and healing! Donations go to fund melanoma research, awareness and healing.

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Jack's Marathon Teams

JMT established in 2005 when a group of athletes came together to join the fight against melanoma. Jack’s Fund has charity bibs in the CHICAGO, NEW YORK CITY and BERLIN Marathons.

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Other Events

Any race…any sport…any where. START A TEAM, become a VIRTUAL RUNNER or HOST A FUNDRAISER. Contact us! We’re happy to share our 17 years of experience and resources.

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Some Important Facts about our Fund

$300k

Dollars Raised for Research

50

Marathon Teams

250

Health Fairs and Awareness Events

27

Average number of Family Teams at TRFJ

Our Sponsors

Together we are making a difference.

About Our Programs

Committed to providing programs that address the devastating experience of melanoma on all levels.

Education and Awareness

For children and adults, sun safety programs, health fair presentations, free skin checks at local events, and the development of school and park district partnerships and sun safety curriculum. Early detection saves lives.

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Healing

For those in the process of fighting the disease, the building of the first Jack H. Marston II Healing Garden at Advocate Lutheran Hospital, and the development of programs that provide both practical and emotional support for those in treatment.

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Honoring

We have learned that melanoma patients and their friends/families feel alone when they receive their diagnoses. Our goal is to share as many stories as we can to create a destination where anyone can find reassurance that they are not alone and find comfort in that knowledge.

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Melanoma Resources

Recommended sites for reliable information, current therapies and trusted resources.

About Melanoma

The risk of developing melanoma is increasing, and most frighteningly, the cases of melanoma amongst young children is on the rise. Early detection is the key to beating melanoma.

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Medical Breakthroughs

Read about the cutting edge medical advancements in the treatment of melanoma.

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Institutes, Foundations & Clinics

Jack’s Fund is grateful for the support of a variety of medical and educational institutions. Look here for additional sources of information on melanoma therapies.

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