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.”
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Why We Run – Devon Healy (NYC2018)
Oct, 29, 2018 by : Sharon Marston in :Devon running the Staten Island Half in her favorite Jack’s Team shirt! Devon’s story … “My mom passed away from Melanoma in 1987 when I…
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Why We Run – 2018 Chicago Marathon
Nov, 08, 2017 by : Sharon Marston in :Join us to make a difference in the fight against melanoma … raise awareness about the disease because early detection is key, raise funds to…
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Why We Run Betsy 2017JMT-NYC
Oct, 27, 2017 by : Sharon Marston in :I’m Betsy Groton, and I’m running the NYC Marathon in honor of my mother, Maddi, who died of Melanoma in September 2012. My mom had…
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Why We Run: In Honor of Ben Cote
Sep, 22, 2017 by : Sharon Marston in :September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. This is from Ben’s father, Steve, running on Jack’s Team NYC: “A 108% Heartfelt Thanks … I would like…
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Why We Run: Terry (JMT 2015)
May, 03, 2019 by : Sharon Marston in :This year I will run my twelfth Chicago Marathon, and my third for Jack’s team. As most of you know, in May of 2007, I…
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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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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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Why We Run: Patrick (JMT-NYC)
Oct, 24, 2016 by : Sharon Marston in :Thanks for checking out my fundraising page. Never in a million years did I think I would run a Marathon, but this is an incredible…