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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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)

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

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

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

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

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”

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

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…

THE 1ST ANNUAL “THIS RUN’S FOR JACK”

May 11 2004

To our community, to our sponsors and donors, and to the more than 1,100 registered participants at the First Annual “This Run’s…

Survivorship Programs

Jul 18 2014

$5,000 Donation Jack’s Fund Supports Melanoma Survivorship Programs. The Board of Directors of the Jack H. Marston II Melanoma Fund are pleased…