Survivorship Initiative

Healing Resources

Jack’s Fund provides support for survivors and families at the “This Run’s For Jack” FAMILY TENT and through the shared stories and resources in the e-News, published quarterly. Through these and other avenues still in development, families affected by melanoma can learn from each other, while celebrating those they love.

Melanoma Research Advances – 2019 in Review

Melanoma Research Advances – 2019 in Review

Jan 28 2020

During 2019, melanoma research continued its rapid pace of advancement, with FDA approval of a new adjuvant therapy treatment option, several first-in-human…

Why We Run:  Jennifer Swender (JMT-NYC 2013)

Why We Run: Jennifer Swender (JMT-NYC 2013)

May 08 2019

  In 2008, I lost my sister to melanoma. In 2013 I was proud to run the NYC marathon as part of…

2018 Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded to 2 Cancer Immunotherapy Researchers

2018 Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded to 2 Cancer Immunotherapy Researchers

Nov 19 2018

New York Times (Oct. 1, 2018): The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded on Monday to James P. Allison of…

How to Cope with Grief During the Holidays

How to Cope with Grief During the Holidays

Dec 13 2016

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, certainly. But for anyone who’s lost a…

Coping with the Holidays after a Loss

Coping with the Holidays after a Loss

Dec 30 2015

SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS For those still mourning the loss of a spouse, child, parent or other loved one, that first holiday season…

Remember to Live…Dare to be Happy

Remember to Live…Dare to be Happy

Oct 12 2012

DEDICATION: In Memory of Stacie Alexander Fallon. Dedication Speech given by Sharon Marston at “This Run’s for Jack” We remember with gratitude…

Family Tent at “This Run’s For Jack”

Family Tent at “This Run’s For Jack”

Oct 23 2015

Family Tent Greets Over 600. The vision of Board Member, Stacie Fallon. Each year families who have been affected by melanoma are…

THE CHEERLEADERS

THE CHEERLEADERS

Oct 18 2014

THE MEANING OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS … FROM A PHYSICIAN’S PERSPECTIVE. Dr. Sigrun Hallmeyer with patient Linda…