SPECIAL THANK TO THE 2005 MEMBERS OF JACK’S MARATHON TEAM:

Jane Ewing
Cara Kinna
Marty Kinna
Brenda Knapp
Julie Loftus
Jeff McGavock
Rosie Miklavcic
AnnMarie Miklavcic
Sunshine Simmons
Anne Weber

2005 Jack’s Marathon Team Stats:

• Ten members with ages ranging from 20 to 50 something
• 9 from the Chicago area, 2 from Kentucky
• Raised over $10,000 for melanoma research
• Three ran with dual purpose: in addition to Jack’s Fund, they ran to honor a family member or friend touched by melanoma
• Experience levels range from 3 first timers to two premier runners
• A Huge Thank You To Our Top Fundraisers

•  Brenda Knapp
• Jeff McGavock
• Anne Weber
• Julie Loftus

Some comments from our team:

“Ann Marie and I had an awesome experience! We hoped to run between 5-6 hours and we did it without having any major problems. I was so impressed with the organization of the entire event. It was an honor to run in Jack’s name.”

– Rosie Miklavcic

“Jeff was there running 100% for Jack and I am sure that is why he had his best run ever. I have never seen him so happy after the finish and in such great shape. He enjoyed it very much.”

– Deb McGavock

“Being part of Jack’s team made this marathon much more satisfying and meaningful. I am not kidding you when I say that Anne and I talked to Jack aloud asking for a little wind at the back as we tried to pick up our pace uphill! I am also not kidding you when I tell you that we felt the help.”

– Brenda Knapp

“It was a great day and I understand the 5k was a huge success too. I hope you do it again next year, thinking of Jack and others I know currently battling cancer really helped me pull it together the last 5 miles which were very tough for me this year!!! My husband and kids and parents loved the spectator sights and had a great time cheering on the crowd.”

– Julie Loftus