Current News and Jack’s Fund Events
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Moderna, Merck cancer vaccine breakthrough.
Aug, 20, 2026 by : Sharon Marston in :August, 2026: Merck and Moderna’s success with a personalized cancer vaccine designed to keep melanoma at bay opens a new avenue of treatment that…
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TRFJ2026 5k route
Jul, 15, 2025 by : Sharon Marston in :TRFJ2026 Course: Due to construction at Glenbard West High School, TRFJ will use the same course as last year. Please pay close attention to the…
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TRFJ2026 Sponsorship
Aug, 31, 2025 by : Sharon Marston in :Thank you Sponsors! We rely on sponsorships to help offset the cost of the 5k. Our mission includes bringing families together to heal and honor…
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May is Melanoma Awareness Month
May, 01, 2025 by : Sharon Marston in :May is Melanoma Awareness Month – Early detection saves lives. We encourage and invite you to help share the message by using the images below.…
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7th WMM: Sydney Marathon
Jan, 03, 2025 by : Sharon Marston in :2026 Join Jack’s Team! Jack’s Marathon Team announces 2026 Charity bibs into Sydney the NEW 7th World Marathon Major. Click here for…
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Merry Christmas Newsletter
Dec, 23, 2025 by : Sharon Marston in :Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Believe in the Magic of the Season! Click here to view Newsletter.
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TRFJ2025 Sharing the memories…
Nov, 25, 2025 by : Sharon Marston in :Strength. Passion. Focus. on full display at TRFJ2025…yes, it rained, but that did not matter. We ran and walked anyway, we laughed, we hugged and…
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TRFJ2024 The Tradition Continues
Nov, 21, 2024 by : Sharon Marston in :Making memories … On a beautiful fall morning, we welcomed 200 volunteers and 600 runners, walkers, families and friends to Ackerman Park for the 21st…
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Congratulations Jack’s Marathon Team
Oct, 10, 2024 by : Sharon Marston in :Introducing Jack’s Marathon Team-Chicago 2024 Join us at our cheer station at mile 13.4 Old St. Pats Church … look for the neon flag.…
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TRFJ2024 Registration Opens
Jun, 10, 2024 by : jadmin in :21st Annual “This Run’s for Jack” OPENS Early Registration. Date: October 20, 2024 Place; Ackerman Park, Glen Ellyn Register HERE TRFJ2024 RESULTS HERE Volunteer HERE…