Current News and Jack’s Fund Events
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Why We Run: Carrie (Berlin2020)
Feb, 18, 2020 by : Sharon Marston in :Join Us on Social Media
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Sunscreen Recommendations for Children
Feb, 01, 2020 by : Sharon Marston in :Parents and Coaches … Set a Good Example! What I’m Telling my Patients and Families about Sunscreen, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (Dr. Teresa Wright):…
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Why We Run: Daniella (JMTNYC2019).
Nov, 04, 2019 by : Sharon Marston in :I was looking for a group that raisies awareness and promotes the education to fight melanoma. My mom is a recent survivor or stage 3…
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Why We Run: Caroline Berger (JMTNYC2019)
Nov, 03, 2019 by : Sharon Marston in :My grandfather, “Pa”, Joseph Wright’ passed away at age 76 from Melanoma. He had a wife of 51 years, 7 children, 13 grandchildren and many…
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Why We Run: Scott Barrett (NYC2019)
by : Sharon Marston in :In 2015, my grandfather was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma that spread to his liver. He was told he had 6 months to live. Miraculously, he…
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Shade Shelters: shielding kids from the sun isn’t just about sunscreen
Jul, 19, 2019 by : Sharon Marston in :Dr. Eichenfield, who is the past president of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology, called it “having a broad perspective on sun protection.” When it comes…
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Why We Run: Jennifer Swender (JMT-NYC 2013)
May, 08, 2019 by : Sharon Marston in :In 2008, I lost my sister to melanoma. In 2013 I was proud to run the NYC marathon as part of the Jacks Fund…
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Why We Run: 2019 Chicago Marathon Team
May, 03, 2019 by : Sharon Marston in :INTRODUCING Jack’s Marathon Team / Chi2019 Why We Run: “I run because I can … when I get tired, I remember those who can’t…
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NEW FDA Sunscreen Guidelines
Apr, 10, 2019 by : Sharon Marston in :This significant action is aimed at bringing nonprescription, over-the-counter (OTC) sunscreens that are marketed without FDA-approved applications up to date with the latest science to…
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Jack’s Fund joins National Council on Skin Cancer Preventation
Apr, 04, 2019 by : Sharon Marston in :The Jack H. Marston II Melanoma Fund has accepted an invitation to join the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention. Along with the other core members,…