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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A Closer Look at Melanoma at St. Jude
Aug, 05, 2016 by : Sharon Marston in :Isaiah Mainer recently took part in the Pediatric and Adolescent Melanoma Referral Clinic created for children who were treated at other institutions. “At St. Jude,…
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Why We Run TRFJ2015 Testimonials
Nov, 30, 2015 by : jackadmin in :This Run’s For Jack 2015 Testimonials Why We Run: Just a few of the stories shared by participants at TRFJ2015 I’m a dermatologist with the…
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JMT 2016 Why We Run
Mar, 22, 2016 by : Sharon Marston in :“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…
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Why We Run: Stan Sher’s Journey
Feb, 23, 2016 by : Sharon Marston in :Stanley Sher of Washington, D.C. was diagnosed with an aggressive form of melanoma in 2013. After several failed treatments and surgeries, he sought treatment at…
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Why We Run: My Dad, Lenny
Nov, 26, 2015 by : Sharon Marston in :On March 3rd at 7:16 pm, I got the e-mail I had been so anxiously anticipating for the last 4 years – the note that said…
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Why We Run: For my friend and mentor, Dave
Nov, 01, 2015 by : Sharon Marston in :From 2010-2013, I worked for USA Volleyball and even had the opportunity to coach USA beach volleyball in the 2012 Olympics. While at USAV, I…
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Why We Run: My Dad, Bob Muckley
Oct, 26, 2015 by : Sharon Marston in :I run to support melanoma research in memory of my father, Bob Muckley. Dad was always my biggest fan since the day I started running.…
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April 2015 Newsletter
Apr, 06, 2015 by : Sharon Marston in :Attached is April 2015 Newsletter
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Why We Run: Mama G
Nov, 26, 2014 by : Sharon Marston in :As you may know, Mama G (aka Carolyn Grin) has Stage Four melanoma. You may also know that she continues to fight her cancer with…
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Why We Run: A Salute to the Major
Oct, 16, 2014 by : Sharon Marston in :“He was a rock in my life I never thought I’d lose, and I’m running this race in his honor.” In 2011, Eric Baker and…