Why We Run: Jennifer Swender (JMT-NYC 2013)

May 08 2019

  In 2008, I lost my sister to melanoma. In 2013 I was proud to run the NYC marathon as part of…

Why We Run: Melissa (2017JMT-NYC)

Mar 21 2017

Jack’s Marathon Team – NYC2017: Melissa Megias story … I’ve chosen Jack’s Fund for a very personal reason. In 2012, my journey with Melanoma began and…

Why We Run TRFJ2015 Testimonials

Nov 30 2015

This Run’s For Jack 2015 Testimonials Why We Run:  Just a few of the stories shared by participants at TRFJ2015 I’m a…

Why We Run: My Dad, Lenny

Nov 26 2015

On March 3rd at 7:16 pm, I got the e-mail I had been so anxiously anticipating for the last 4 years –…

Why We Run: My Dad, Bob Muckley

Oct 26 2015

I run to support melanoma research in memory of my father, Bob Muckley. Dad was always my biggest fan since the day…

Why We Run: David was 27!

Oct 01 2015

I run for my boyfriend, David (who can’t run) … as my last promise to him. Early on in our relationship, David…

Family Tent at “This Run’s For Jack”

Oct 23 2015

Family Tent Greets Over 600. The vision of Board Member, Stacie Fallon. Each year families who have been affected by melanoma are…

Why We Run: Team Dave Strong and Courageous

Oct 18 2015

WHEN YOU DON’T FEEL STRONG OR COURAGEOUS September 21, 2015 / Laura Crosby Dear Baby David, I know you’re with Jesus, but…

Virtual Runner

Oct 18 2015

Any Race … Any Time … Any Where WHAT IS A VIRTUAL RUN? There are no rules, no finish times, no distance…

WHY WE RUN: LINDSAY ROGERS DATEMA

Oct 01 2015

I will be running my first marathon in memory of my best friend, Lindsay Rogers Datema. Lindsay lost her battle with melanoma on…