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October 2008 |
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A heartfelt "thank you" after the 2007 "This Run's For Jack"
From the bottom of my heart, I want to "thank you" for doing this 'run'.
While I can't imagine your loss, the hope your Jack has given to people like myself is truly a gift ... a miracle.
After my year last year, I was looking for someone to help and your run has been just that. The strength my family has given me through donating and being there has given me the strength to continue to fight this melanoma.
As I walk with family and friends on Sunday, know that Jack is truly in our hearts and is helping us fight this every step of the way! Your strength has enabled people like myself to be "survivors." We carry you in our thoughts and prayers and will be forever grateful for this opportunity to 'give back' in such a small way.
God Bless and Thank you
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"This Run's For Jack" 2008
Join us for the 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk
October 19, 2008
8:30 a.m.
Skin Checks, Kids Obstacle Course, Free Breakfast,
Champion Chip Timing, USATF Certified Course, Music, Awards, Raffle Prizes, Family Tent, Long Sleeve Shirt, CARA Family Race.
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New This Year: 5k TEAM CHALLENGE
Team Challenge at "This Run's For Jack" provides an opportunity to sign up and compete as a team with your friends and neighbors. Team challenges might include neighborhoods, sports teams, clubs, schools and business. For details and more information click here.
Important Notes:
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Volunteers: In need of Course Marshalls, please consider helping!
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Parking: Enter Ackerman Park at EAST entrance near the water tower. This is also the drop-off point. Carpooling, biking and walking are encouraged. Overflow parking map.
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Fees/Donation Amount: Please give serious consideration to your amount. As it has been from the start, "This Run's For Jack" is a unique donation race. Donations from the 5k fund promising melanoma research and awareness programs.
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T-Shirts: All entries received by Oct 2, 2008 are guaranteed a t-shirt.
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Waivers must be signed by all participants
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PDF of the race brochure is available for mail-in registrations
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Why Is this Run for Jack?
 When the Glen Ellyn community lost Jack Marston, a loving father, coach to hundreds of children and avid runner in July of 2004, it was time to put grief into action. In less than six weeks friends and family organized the first "This Run's for Jack" 5K Run/Walk.
Jack led by example in all areas of his life - family, church, community and business. Had he survived his battle, he would have been the one leading the fight against melanoma. Jack's Run reflects Jack's qualities of determination, tenacity, compassion, competitive spirit and sense of fun. In his memory, we honor all those whom melanoma has affected. We embrace the melanoma community and strive to offer a place of hope and healing while together we fight this deadly disease.
The 5K race is called "This Run's for Jack," but today also includes: Amy, Mike, Andy, Bob and the countless others who have lost their lives to cancer and for the many others currently fighting and determined to beat this disease.
It is in the face of this battle, we see grace and an example of Strength, Passion and Focus that drives us to continue in this fight.
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"This Run's For Jack" 5k
Race Day Schedule for October 19, 2008 
6:30 - 8:00 am Race Day Registration
and Chip Pick-Up
8:00 am Welcome and Announcements
8:15 am Warm Up
8:30 am Start
9:00 am Party at the Finish Line
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NBC Interviews Jack's Marathon Team
Watch the Chicago Marathon (October 12, 7:00 am) on NBC to see a special story on The Jack H. Marston II Melanoma Fund. The segment will also include an interview with Dr. Moira Ariano and a melanoma survivor benefiting from skin cancer screenings at "This Run's for Jack." |
Jack's Marathon Team - Chicago
strength . passion . focus .
 On October 12, 2008, Jack's Marathon Team joins the 43,000 runners on their route through the streets of Chicago. This year, a special member of Jack's Team runs the marathon for the first time and celebrates her success at meeting the challenges of a melanoma diagnosis and surgery (exactly one year to the date) by raising $2,000 for melanoma research and awareness. Thank you for lending your support and prayers to this special group of athletes. To donate and learn more about this year's team, click here.
Stop by Jack's Booth at the Marathon Expo
October 10 and 11 |
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Guaranteed Boston Entries
April 20, 2009
Run for Jack's Team and make a difference in the fight against melanoma. | |
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