Melanoma Stories

Personal Stories and Tributes

Many have shared their personal stories to help bring awareness to this disease and offer support and encouragement to others going through similar challenges.

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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…

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: 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: Sharon Mexal (JMT-Chi 2019)

May 02 2019

Back in 2010, I had a new son and a new job. I wanted to get back into running for the usual…

Why We Run: Tracy (JMT-Chi 2019)

May 02 2019

Every hour of every day one American life is lost to this awful disease.   In the hour between 2am and 3am…

Why We Run: Denise (JMT-Chi 2017)

May 01 2019

I ran the Chicago marathon with Jack’s Team in 2017 and wanted to update you. Unbeknownst to me I was running last…

Why We Run – 2018 Chicago Marathon

Nov 08 2017

Join us to make a difference in the fight against melanoma … raise awareness about the disease because early detection is key,…

Why We Run: Amanda (JMT-MCM 2017)

May 09 2017

Marine Corps Marathon For Papa …As many of you may know, my Papa lost a courageous battle with melanoma in September of…