I am doing it for Jack and for Sharon

Jack's Marathon Team - Fighting melanoma every step of the way.

Dear Friends and Family:

THIS. IS. PERSONAL. Fighting to find a cure and raise awareness.

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Did you know one person dies every hour from melanoma?

That’s why I decided to make my Chicago Marathon more meaningful and support Jack H. Marston II Melanoma Fund. Their campaign to fund research and provide awareness programs (early detection saves lives) makes a real difference --- and you can be a part in it.

If you or someone you know has had spots removed, precancerous cells, or have melanoma, you already know. If you have been fortunate so far, let me explain why Jack’s Fund needs your donation.

• Melanoma is a very serious form of skin cancer. Although accounting for only 4% of total skin cancer cases, it is the leading cause of skin cancer related deaths.
• Melanoma is the second most common cancer for young adults ages 15-29.
• The risk of being diagnosed with melanoma doubles with five or more sunburns at any age, and exposure to tanning beds in youth increases that risk by 75%!
• The risk of developing melanoma is increasing, and most frighteningly, the cases of melanoma amongst young children are on the rise.

Since the risk of melanoma affects or has affected each and every one of us, the work that Jack’s Fund is doing to increase research funding and to develop awareness programs is so important!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

$30 = The rates of melanoma have been rising for the last 30 years.

$54 = One person dies every 54 minutes from melanoma.

$100.35 = 100,350 New cases of melanoma diagnosed in the US in 2020 (ACS).

$250 = Free skin screening (average fee charged by dermatologist's offices for a skin screening).

$800 = Melanoma costs over $800 million to treat annually.

Check out my fundraising page and please consider making a donation to help me reach my goal of

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Please give today!

Giving online is easy and fast, and your support will make a real difference.

I appreciate your help!

Thank you in advance for your support. Please remember to stay “sun safe” this year!

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Thanks for being generous!

"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."

Dear [Donor Name],

Thank you so much for your generous donation to my fundraising campaign for Jack's Fund.

Because of you, Jack’s Fund will be able to:

• Provide awareness programs in schools, park districts and health clubs
• Support the building of shade shelters on youth sports fields.
• Support families touched by the disease...No one fights alone!
• Fund cutting edge research.

You're not only helping me to reach my fundraising goal, but you're making a real difference for in the fight.

This is such a worthy cause, and I'm proud that we're on the same team.

I'll keep you posted on our progress. In the meantime, I recommend that you check out Jack’s Fund webpage...They're doing great work.

Thanks again for your donation!

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You're amazing--making a difference. Thanks to all who donated to my marathon fundraiser!