Why We Run

Marathon Team shares personal stories Why They Run … “I run because I can.  When I get tired, I remember those who can’t run, what they’d give to have this simple gift I take for granted, and I run harder for them.  I know they would do the same for me.”

Why We Run: Erich’s Stage IV Melanoma

Sep 08 2023

“Where’s daddy,” he asked. He knew something was amiss. “He’s staying at the hospital for a little bit so the doctors can…

Why We Run: Simone Rohr

Feb 23 2023

Daniella (JMT.Berlin):  My Mom has been fighting Melanoma since 2018. She had it on her scalp and it was successfully removed. Unfortunately,…

2022 Thanksgiving Newsletter

Dec 17 2022

Congratulations Jack’s Marathon Team and TRFJ2022 More photos and stories in our Newsletter.

Why We Run: 2022 Jack’s Marathon Team Chicago

Mar 28 2022

Why We Run … Katherine (Cambridge, MA) “I hope to raise awareness for melanoma and skin cancer in general, as well as…

Why We Run: Elise (Berlin2020)

Mar 07 2020

Why We Run: Carrie (Berlin2020)

Feb 18 2020

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Feb 18 2020

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Why We Run: Daniella (JMTNYC2019).

Nov 04 2019

I was looking for a group that raisies awareness and promotes the education to fight melanoma. My mom is a recent survivor…

Why We Run: Caroline Berger (JMTNYC2019)

Nov 03 2019

My grandfather, “Pa”, Joseph Wright’ passed away at age 76 from Melanoma. He had a wife of 51 years, 7 children, 13…

Why We Run: Scott Barrett (NYC2019)

Nov 03 2019

In 2015, my grandfather was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma that spread to his liver. He was told he had 6 months to…