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 we celebrated our loved ones.  Making memories on a fall morning, we welcomed 200 volunteers and 462 runners, walkers, new families and old friends to Ackerman Park for the 22nd Annual This Run’s for Jack. For the first time in 22 years we moved the pre and post event activities inside Ackerman Sports Center. And, we ran…babies in strollers, moms, dads, kids and seniors.  All crossing the finish line wet and cold with smiles, proudly raising their hands for a high-five from the volunteers. This is our SPF!  This is fighting melanoma every step of the way!  Then moving inside Ackerman Sports Center, for the awards, pizza and a breakfast burritos to help warm the soul and provide a place to share stories, laughs and more hugs.  

What an amazing day…It will be a shared memory for many years to come. 

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See you next year!  

Thank You:

• Brad and Ackerman Sports Center for EVERYTHING!

• Glen Ellyn Police and Glen Ellyn Park District

• Dr. Feneran and Duly Staff

• Warm Up: Katelyn – RISE

• National Anthem: Glen Ellyn Anima Singers

• Parkview Community Church

• Glen Ellyn Community

• Volunteers, Sponsors, Donors and Teams

• Neighbors, Friends and Family

• Glenbard West Football, Dance Team, Key Club and Cross Country

• TRFJ Committee Members!