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Why We Run: Sam (JMT-NYC 2017)
Jul, 24, 2017 by : Sharon Marston in :Well, 2017 marks a half century of existence on this planet for me. In thinking of a meaningful way to celebrate and validate my existence,…
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Why We Run: Amanda (JMT-MCM 2017)
May, 09, 2017 by : Sharon Marston in :Marine Corps Marathon For Papa …As many of you may know, my Papa lost a courageous battle with melanoma in September of 2012. Louis “Red”…
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Why We Run: Melissa (2017JMT-NYC)
Mar, 21, 2017 by : Sharon Marston in :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 my focus on…
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Cheerleading and the dangerous tanning culture
Mar, 31, 2017 by : Sharon Marston in :Many college and professional teams have strict appearance rules for cheerleaders, including that they must maintain a tanned look. Some teams even have their own…
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2017 Chicago Marathon.
Nov, 28, 2016 by : Sharon Marston in :Guarantee your entry! Application window closes Tuesday at noon. Click button to learn more about running for Jack’s Marathon Team and the fight against melanoma.…
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Tyler G. Gardner
Apr, 10, 2017 by : Sharon Marston in :MARENGO – Tyler G. Gardner, 16, passed away Friday morning, April 7, 2017, at JourneyCare Hospice in Woodstock. He was born August 18, 2000,…
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Breanna “Bre” Paladino
Jan, 16, 2017 by : Sharon Marston in :Bre graduated from Naperville Central High School in 2007, then earned a Bachelors Degree in PR and Advertising in 2011 from De Paul University. She…
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How to Cope with Grief During the Holidays
Dec, 13, 2016 by : Sharon Marston in :Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, certainly. But for anyone who’s lost a loved one —…
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Top US Colleges Support Dangerous Indoor Tanning
Sep, 07, 2016 by : Sharon Marston in :We send our children off to college hoping they receive a good education and make lifelong friends. But many of our nation’s top schools also…