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: 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…
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Why We Run: Remembering George
Oct, 12, 2013 by : Sharon Marston in :The other day, Jack’s Fund’s Facebook page featured a story about why a certain individual was running the marathon, in honor of a man who…
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Why We Run: JMT 2013
Oct, 08, 2013 by : Sharon Marston in :2013 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Jack’s Team – Thank you for all you do! Click on each runner’s name to learn more and to…
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TRFJ: Miles for Big Mike
Oct, 20, 2011 by : Sharon Marston in :Juneman/Watson Family 2011 Official Race Starter Hi. My name is Kris Watson and I found out about “This Run’s for Jack” back in early 2007.…
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TRFJ: Still In It for Linda
Oct, 16, 2011 by : Sharon Marston in :Date: October 13, 2011 8:08:03 AM CDT We’re Still In It For Linda! (Services were held following the 5k on October 16th) On Sunday, much of…
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TRFJ: Remembering Tim
Oct, 01, 2011 by : jackadmin in :My husband, Tim Postma, lost his courageous 2-1/2 year battle with melanoma on Dec. 10, 2008. This disease took a 45 year young husband and…
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TRFJ: Amy’s Team
Oct, 18, 2010 by : Sharon Marston in :October 2010. This will be the 5th year that my daughters and I participate in the “This Run’s for Jack” 5k Run/Walk that benefits The…
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Why We Run: JMT 2010
Oct, 11, 2010 by : Sharon Marston in :Bank of America Chicago Marathon Runners’ Stories Each year we ask our runners to share with us and each other what drew them to Jack’s…
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Kim Manus Story
Jan, 07, 2010 by : Sharon Marston in :Kim played volleyball at Forreston High School and graduated in 1996. She received a 4 year scholarship to Savannah College of Art and Design. Before she…
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TRFJ: Remembering Joel
Nov, 12, 2009 by : Sharon Marston in :January 31, 1974 – November 11, 2009 Joel and Cassandra at the Rock n Roll Half Marathon. Joel has left us with many special…