TRFJ: Remembering Jill

The Green Team at “This Run’s For Jack”

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Jill Darr pcJuly 29, 1967-September 20, 2009 – Picture taken August 15, 2009

Jill was a Daughter, a Sister, a Friend. Jill participated in 22 marathons. Jill was diagnosed with Melanoma February, 2009. Jill underwent surgery to remove lymph nodes, a brain tumor and a spinal tumor.Jill underwent Interferon Therapy, Chemotherapy, Radiation Therapy. Jill never stopped smiling.  Jill never stopped fighting.

Please, join us in honoring Jill Darr through support of The Jack H Marston II Melanoma Foundation.
Together we can increase awareness.  Together we can find a cure.”
~In the name of Jill Darr
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In 2015, Jill’s sister Pam ran on Jack’s Marathon Team (Chicago).  She is in the blue hat, kneeling on the lower left hand side.  We are so proud of her!

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POSTED BY Sharon Marston | Oct, 10, 2009 |