HOPE AND HEALING
BY COMING TOGETHER TO FIGHT THIS DISEASE, WE SHARE HOPE AND HEALING.
We have learned that melanoma is often a misunderstood cancer, making the healing journey even more difficult.
The Family Tent at “This Run’s for Jack” provides a place filled with hope to gather and talk with survivors, oncologists, dermatologists, caregivers and others affected by this disease. A gentle place for healing of the mind, body and soul.
For those in the process of fighting the disease, the building of the first Jack H. Marston II Healing Garden at Advocate Lutheran Hospital, as well as the development of programs that provide both practical and emotional support for those in treatment.
Our marathon teams are filled with runners looking for a place to fight back after this disease has taken a loved one or personally touched their lives.
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TRFJ2024 Family Tent Invite
Oct, 22, 2024 by : Sharon Marston in :Click here to read more: TRFJ2024 Family Tent Invite
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Why We Run: Jennifer Swender (JMT-NYC 2013)
May, 08, 2019 by : Sharon Marston in :In 2008, I lost my sister to melanoma. In 2013 I was proud to run the NYC marathon as part of the Jacks Fund…
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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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Coping with the Holidays after a Loss
Dec, 30, 2015 by : Sharon Marston in :SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS For those still mourning the loss of a spouse, child, parent or other loved one, that first holiday season can be an…
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Remember to Live…Dare to be Happy
Oct, 12, 2012 by : Sharon Marston in :DEDICATION: In Memory of Stacie Alexander Fallon. Dedication Speech given by Sharon Marston at “This Run’s for Jack” We remember with gratitude and love, Stacie…
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Family Tent at “This Run’s For Jack”
Oct, 23, 2015 by : Sharon Marston in :Family Tent Greets Over 600. The vision of Board Member, Stacie Fallon. Each year families who have been affected by melanoma are invited to gather…
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THE CHEERLEADERS
Oct, 18, 2014 by : jackadmin in :THE MEANING OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS … FROM A PHYSICIAN’S PERSPECTIVE. Dr. Sigrun Hallmeyer with patient Linda K. (Team Go…
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THE 1ST ANNUAL “THIS RUN’S FOR JACK”
May, 11, 2004 by : jadmin in :To our community, to our sponsors and donors, and to the more than 1,100 registered participants at the First Annual “This Run’s For Jack” run/walk…
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Survivorship Programs
Jul, 18, 2014 by : Sharon Marston in :$5,000 Donation Jack’s Fund Supports Melanoma Survivorship Programs. The Board of Directors of the Jack H. Marston II Melanoma Fund are pleased to announce a…
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Jack H Marston II Healing Garden at Lutheran General
Jun, 01, 2015 by : jackadmin in :The Jack H. Marston II Melanoma Fund Healing Garden “Nature heals the heart and soul, and those are things the doctors can’t help. That’s what…