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: LINDSAY ROGERS DATEMA
Oct, 01, 2015 by : jadmin in :I will be running my first marathon in memory of my best friend, Lindsay Rogers Datema. Lindsay lost her battle with melanoma on October 16, 2009. She…
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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 – NYC 2014
Oct, 31, 2014 by : Sharon Marston in :2014 JACK’S MARATHON TEAM – NYC Two members from our New York marathon team share their stories. Jody Ziebarth (JMT-NYC) – I have…
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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 JMT2014
Oct, 14, 2014 by : Sharon Marston in :JACK’S MARATHON TEAM 2014 Chicago Marathon Sara Baldocchi: Jack’s Team Alumni. Making a difference in the fight against this incredibly tough cancer … Patrick Brosnan:…
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2013 5k and Marathon Wrap Up and Holiday Wishes
Dec, 01, 2013 by : jadmin in :Attached is the 2013 5k and Marathon Wrap Up and Holiday Wishes Newsletter
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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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JULIA’S STORY
Dec, 06, 2011 by : jackadmin in :Julia’s Story … As a young girl, I always imagined 16 as the perfect age. It’s the year teenagers earn their driver’s licenses, attend prom…