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Why We Run: Caroline Berger (JMTNYC2019)
Sharon Marston Nov, 03, 2019My 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)
Sharon MarstonIn 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
Sharon Marston Jul, 19, 2019Dr. 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)
Sharon Marston May, 08, 2019[simple_slider arrows="always" nav="none" transition="slide" auto_rotation="1" fullscreen="0"] [simple_slide img="http://jacksfund.onlinects.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/10656777816_afe8acdf7a_z.jpg" alt=""] [simple_slide img="http://jacksfund.onlinects.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/JSwender_Marathon2.jpeg" alt=""] [simple_slide img="http://jacksfund.onlinects.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/JSwender_2013Marathon.jpeg" alt=""] [/simple_slider] In 2008, I lost my sister to melanoma.…
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Why We Run: 2019 Chicago Marathon Team
Sharon Marston May, 03, 2019INTRODUCING 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
Sharon Marston Apr, 10, 2019This 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
Sharon Marston Apr, 04, 2019The 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,…
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Raising awareness with greeting cards
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You Can Get Skin Cancer on Your Feet
Sharon Marston Dec, 20, 2018Skin cancers like melanoma often affect areas of the body that are exposed to the sun’s harmful UV rays, including the hands, face, and neck.…
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Why We Run – Devon Healy (NYC2018)
Sharon Marston Oct, 29, 2018Devon running the Staten Island Half in her favorite Jack's Team shirt! Devon's story ... "My mom passed away from Melanoma in 1987 when I…