It has been an amazing and very busy summer at Jack's Fund. Non-profit work is like that, just when you need it ... the amazing happens. A standing ovation at the 4th of July parade took our breath away!

Inspiration abounds when talking about our marathon teams ... we can hardly wait for you to meet them and read their stories.

And, we are thrilled to introduce Katie, our 2014 "Game On" scholarship recipient.

Check out our Resource Page - There has been a lot of media attenting given to the recent Surgeon General's Call to Action on skin cancer and the developing research news surrounding immunotherapy.

Earliest date ever - Registration for the October 5k is open and already exceeding last years numbers.

Together, we are making a difference - an

amazing difference!

Thank you for your continued support,

Sharon Marston

HEALING: SURVIVORSHIP PROGRAMS

Healing the mind, body and soul ...

The Board of Directors of the Jack H. Marston II Melanoma Fund are pleased to announce a $5,000 disbursement to the Survivorship Programs at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital benefiting melanoma patients and their families. Read More ...

Development of the survivorship initiative is still in its early stages.

We welcome all suggestions for future programing and support groups.

AWARENESS: 4th of July Parade

It has become a tradition! It is expected ... Jack's Fund volunteers have handed out sunscreen along the 4th of July parade route in Glen Ellyn for seven years. But this year, the unexpected ... as we turned the corner into town, we received a standing ovation from the crowd. It was Amazing - Thank You!

Friends and Family
3,000 sunscreens packed and ready to pass out.

Scholarship Leaders
Waving to fans along the route

Dave and the Girls
Handing out sunscreen from the wagon!

Special thanks to Mark Udelhofen and ITW for the sunscreen donation.

And ... Ron Comerford for driving the jeep.

"GAME ON" SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

Katie Sheline - Georgetown University

On May 21, 2014, at the Glenbard West Senior Honors Convocation, Jack's Fund Board Member, Matthew Marston, presented Katie Sheline with the "Game On" Memorial Scholarship.

Katie plans to attend Georgetown University in the fall, majoring in Business or Economics. As part of her application essay, Katie talked about the importance of raising awareness in this age group and, as a result, hopes to start a "This Run's For Jack" 5k at Georgetown. Katie received a varsity letter in swimming, reaching state and sectional competitions. She is also a swim coach at the YMCA and Lacrosse Coach with Coolsticks. Her community service includes six years of working with Advocate Hospice.

MARATHON TEAMS - Chicago, New York, Naperville

"Why We Run" - Marathon Team Stories

Melanoma takes the best of the best. Sharing these personal stories about "WHY WE RUN" is not easy and often means writing through the tears. But ... we have seen the power these stories hold, connecting us to make a difference in the fight!

Many more in the September and October Newsletters.

To support the Team's FUNDRAISING: JMT-Chi, JMT-NYC, JMT-Nap.

STEVE LUTZ, Jack's Marathon Team Captain
To honor Jack's 10 year passing, this year I will run with one of his old marathon bibs from Chicago. This one is all about Jack! Jack always said that he was "GOING TO BEAT THIS THING"! Help me to keep Jack's fight going in "BEATING THIS THING"!!!

Laura Comeaux (JMT-Chi)

I will be running my first marathon in memory of my best friend, Lindsay Rogers Datema - she was 30 years old.

Brandon Thorpe (JMT-Chi)
Sally's Smile - I wanted to live with that determination that she so eloquently demonstrated with each step of that race. A few months after the race, the cancer continued its course, and sadly, Sally passed away.

Terri Wilson (JMT-Chi)
Running with my heart; hoping my legs will follow. Reflecting on the way my dad lived his life has motivated me to take on something positive and try to give back as he did so freely.

Lindsey Richardson (JMT-Chi)
I run for my boyfriend as my last promise to him. David was 27.

Jenna Ryan (JMT-Chi)

My Dad, Jim Ryan, was known and loved by every person he met.

He was larger than life in every way.

ENTRIES STILL AVAILABLE

ONE ENTRY REMAINING.

TCS-NYC MARATHON
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REGISTRATION IS OPEN: "This Run's For Jack" 5K October 19th

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VISION STATEMENT: "We envision a world where every adult and child is aware of the risks of melanoma and takes preventative measures; where those who suffer from melanoma receive comfort and healing; and ultimately, where every case of melanoma will be completely curable"

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