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Run Chicago-Fight Melanoma

Join a special group of strong, focused athletes who are passionate about making their 2008 Marathon experience more meaningful. They have chosen to join Jack’s Marathon Team and are raising funds to fight the deadly disease, melanoma. We invite you to help them reach their goals and join the fight.

To support a particular team member, click "select fundraiser" at the top of this page and click their name to move to their page. To donate to the team as a whole, designate the amount of your contribution below and click continue.

If you prefer to donate by check, please indicate the runner you are supporting and forward your check to: Jack’s Fund PO Box 436 Glen Ellyn IL 60137 ATTN: Marathon Team.

Jack’s Team encourages and accepts corporate matching programs.

With your support, we hope to draw a step closer to the cure for melanoma and make strides to build awareness for the prevention of the disease.

We invite you to visit our webpage for further information at www.jacksfund.org , With gratitude,

The Jack H Marston II Melanoma Fund

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Total Donations: $30,461

Goal: $25,000

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Contributor	Amount	Comment
Cindy Wyszynski	$50.00	"Good Luck, Jenn!!!!! Have a safe run!!! :) Love, Cindy Wyszynski"

Leslie Turner	Hidden	"Happy to help the cause. The Turners"

Rob and Sue Rimmel	$75.00	"John. Good luck with the marathon. Sue just walked the Avon breast caner walk this past weekend for the second year and signed up for a third go around next year....so we know all about fundraising, training, Ben Gay,etc. We have a new respect for the truly long ditance that is 26.2 miles. Go get em. Rob and Sue"

Peter Dimas	Hidden	"Such a cute couple!"

Andrew Christensen	$50.00	"No window shopping during the race! Good luck."

Whitney & Michael Reardon	Hidden	"That's awesome....good for you! "

Keith & Fran Stephens	$100.00	"Great idea and thank you for giving us a chance to help financially. Will be thinking of you two on Oct. 12th. Aunt Fran"

Nora Christensen	$100.00	"Thanks and good luck! love Cousin Nora"

Teresa Varco	$20.00	"Good Luck to you =) See you at the finish line with a drink.... of water."

Russell and Valerie Crane	$50.00	"Well, am I posting to Jacks webpage or Lori's? Not real computer literate but hope it's Lori's. If not please pass it on Jack. Lori, Love you tons and Hope Eathan is doing well after his accident. If this doesn't make you run the whole race, I don't know what would. I bet you run like mad just to release the frustration. Anyway, Hugs and kisses to two of our favorite people.Jack, We don't know you but if Lori likes you you can't be too bad so good luck with this campaign. I hope you both raise lots of money for a great cause. God Bless Love ya. Aunt Val and Uncle Russ"

Donna Sadeghloo	$50.00	"Lori, Best of luck to you on your marathon! I am now once again officially a medical volunteer and will be at the finish line. I know you will just stop by and say hello (not as a customer!) Either way, I am there for you all of the way during your training and after. Good luck and I'll be waiting for you on October 12 for a pre-birthday celebration! -Donna"

David Brisnehan	Hidden	"Lauren, Good luck training for your run. What a great cause! The Brisnehans"

Kathie & Carl Hahn	Hidden	"Good luck with the race! This cause is important, we support you in your efforts to help melanoma research!"

Levi Smith	$20.00	"Good luck! A very worthy cause."

Brett Erdmann	$50.00	"Donating to any type of cancer research benefits ALL types of cancer research. Thanks to all of you for your generosity!!"

Colin Sykes	$26.00	"Here is a dollar per mile, Good Luck We miss you. Love from U2C3, Colin & Judy "

Nancy Morris	$100.00	"Good luck, Lori! It's a great cause you're running for."

Lois Reenders	Hidden	"Good luck on your run Lauren. You're running for a good cause. I'm sure you'll do well. Grandma and Grandpa R."

tim gagner	$50.00	"Lauren, run with endurance the race that He has set out before you."

Janet Erdmann	$100.00	"Dad and I are very proud of you!"

Margaret Beck	Hidden	"Glad you teamed up with a group with a great cause. Love, The Beck's"

Sheila Reenders	Hidden	"Lauren - You go, girl! Enjoy the run, you're doing great. Wish I could be there to cheer you on!"

Chris Susie Warden	$1,000.00	"I wish yo the best. I know that your Dad is so proud of you as I am. You are doing great things and you are a special woman. God bless you forever Chris Warden4"

Chris & Lexi Bixler	$100.00	"God bless you and your family!!"

Linda Lokensgard	$25.00	"You Go Girl! Love ya - L "

Brett Erdmann	$100.00	"Donation made by the Stevenson High School Summer School Biology class through the sale of giant microbes! See www.giantmicrobes.com"

Linda & Rob Gough	$50.00	"Brett, Kudos to you for doing this and what a good cause! "

Deborah Wolf	$100.00	"Best of luck and wishes for a total healing for Joel and strength and support for Cassi. We love you both! Wolf Folks"

Carrie Hurney	Hidden	"This is a great cause - thanks for running! All the best to you, Joel and Cass. - Carrie and Chris"

George & Phyllis Morse	$50.00	"Thanks Brittany for including us in this great fund raiser. Good luck to you in all of your marathon endeavors. We love you, Grandma & Grandpa Morse"

Joel & Cassandra Bischoff	$100.00	"Dave, Thinks for running to help out this charity. We both appreciate it tremendously. Hopefully, in the future less people have to go through what I have."

Catherine Buck	$30.00	"I know you'll wear plenty of sunblock, Dr. Derma! "

Erica Nelson	$75.00	"Steve, We are so pleased to support you! Thank you for all that you do. Barry, Erica, Corinne and Carl (Nels) Nelson =)"

Tom Colgan	$26.20	"Steve - Good karma to you!"

Carmen Valentino	$25.00	"Jen: We are all so proud of all your accomplishments, your strength, energy and drive. You are your Dad all over again. We know he was here with you only a short time, but certainly, he instilled in you the passion, drive and energy you have today. Best wishes to you as you prepare for your big run. We will be cheering you on at Old St. Pat's. With all our love, The Valentino's."

Rebecca Campbell	$50.00	"What a great thing to do."

Kimber Lucius	$50.00	"I am so excited for Jack's Team and all that it has accomplished! It was such a joy to be a part of it last year and I wish you all the best this year!"

Michelle Taylor	$50.00	"Jen, Best of luck to you as you race and in your fund raising efforts. No doubt your Dad is very, very proud of you. The Taylor Family - Randy, MIcky, Brendan and Kato"

Lori Edsinger	$25.00	"Good luck for a good cause, Brittany!"

Michael and Elizabeth Cipriano	$100.00	"Have a great run - wish I could be there."

Julie & Hunter Walor	Hidden	"Steve - You are an inspiration to all of us."

Julie & Hunter Walor	$100.00	"Jennifer - We will be thinking of you and praying for your family on marathon Sunday. Go Jennifer!"

Suzanne Burdett	$25.00	"Jen, as a melanoma survivor myself, I can tell you this is a great thing that you do. The willingness to do good, to demonstrate your love lifts not only one's heart. May your dad's wings carry you through the race. "

Heather Clark	$200.00	"We'll be thinking of you on race day looking forward to hearing your results!"

Anne Therese Fahrenbach	$50.00	"Woo! Go Lizzie!"

Mary Paccione	Hidden	"Way to go Erin!! We'll be rooting for you from over here on the East Coast!! Best of Luck :o) katie and ica"

John & Kalli Martin	Hidden	"Great job - We're proud of you!"

Kevin, Collin and Ellie Tarczon	Hidden	"Adam, Good luck with the Chicago Marathon this year. We will be cheering you on! K,C & E."

Anonymous	Hidden	"Run like the wind!"

Holly and Dick Williams	Hidden	"Jack Marston's Fund is lucky to have you on their side. So very proud of you!"

Walt & Marie Bischoff	$100.00	"Thanks David. We appreciate your effort and wish you luck on your marathon endeavor. We love you Joel & Cass. woo hoo!!"

Lori Kuhn	Hidden	"Good luck with both the fundraising and the marathon Adam! You're going to do great! Lori and Roger"

Nadia Elbaz	Hidden	"You are awesome! Kent & I can't wait to come and cheer you on! "

Stephanie Drews	Hidden	"Good luck with the 26 miles Charlotte and Courtney! Love, Stephanie"

Megan Caplis	Hidden	"Good luck Erin! We'll be cheering for you!!! Megan & Tom Caplis"

Steve Wood	$50.00	"Way to go Brett! Good luck in your training and thanks for supporting a great cause."

Lauren Cantatore-Causey	$50.00	"We'll be cheering you on from CC - Allez!! Allez!! Lauren &Michael"

Donald Buell	$100.00	"May the joy of the Lord continue to be your strength!"

Cynthia Hunter	Hidden	"God be with you! I know you two will do great! Cindy"

Charles Martin	$100.00	"We're proud of you for all the hard work. See you at the finish line!"

Melissa and Matt Miller	$50.00	"Courtney! YOU GO GIRL! We are so proud of you and will be cheering for you from DC! Next year, you will have to run the DC or NYC Marathon so we have a chance to cheer for you in person. We love you! Melissa, Matt and Jake"

Christy Stevens	$100.00	"Dear Claire, I am soooo proud of you !! Go girl, like you always have! Lots of love and tons of admiration! xxx & ooo"s Mom"

Donald F. Rowland	$100.00	"Good Luck Claire-Bear!! Lots of love and congratulations!!! Daddy Don;)"

David Laning	$26.20	"You are amazing - may HIS strength bewith you."

Bill and Sharon Hupp	Hidden	"Thanks for making the effort to help fight cancer."

Carrie Morris	$100.00	"Keep the Spirit Moving! Hugs the Morris Family!"

William Bitner	$50.00	"Good luck. If you need any tips, I've done the Chicago Marathon a few times"

Betsy Summers	$25.00	"Go Luck Maureen!"

Lori Brusoski	$25.00	"We miss both of you. Nancy, the Nat. is not the same without you. Good Luck in the race!! "

James Ellis	$75.00	"Run, Steve, Run !"

Ann Graham	$250.00	"Best of Luck, Maureen! You're participating in a wondering team!"

Bill & rita Nieman	$50.00	"Best of luck in reaching your goal of under 4 hours, Mo. Thank you for making your marathon experience a benefit to others. Bill and Rita"

Carol and Owen Granville	$50.00	"Go, Mo, Go!"

Deborah Sundermann and Scott Cherry	$100.00	"We're not so sure we should encourage the marathon insanity. But if you're gonna do it anyway . . . ."

Nick Davies	$100.00	"Caroline and I we were there cheering you on Dave! Go Dave!! Go Joel!!!"

K.C. and Susan Stone	$500.00	"Good Luck, David!"

Rick and Jeanette Thompson	$100.00	"What a worthy cause! Best of luck David. If you do well we might have to award you with another Lion's game (loss). Thinking of you, Joel.... keep up the fight!!!"

Linda and Greg Terwilliger	$100.00	"Jenn, We just want you to know that we support you in every way! Linda, Greg, Mark and Rachel Terwilliger "

Pam Green	$10.00	"Good Luck, Dave! "

Julli Wirt	$10.00	"My thoughts and prayers go out to your cousin and may he win the good fight!! And good luck to you Dave with the Marathon...whoo hoo!!"

Samuel Millington	$100.00	"Nancy and Everett Good luck and best wishes for an awesome run. Sam"

Janet Johnson	Hidden	"Charlotte, I'm proud of you! It's been a long road, but you're almost there. Happy running! "

Karen Karason	$20.00	"Good luck Dave and Joel - we will keep you in our prayers."

Marty and Julie Mudge	$25.00	"Good Luck with the fundraising and the run! The Mudges"

Anonymous	$25.00	"John: Go For It! You are running for a great cause. Lisa & Steve"

Larry Huber	$100.00	"Our Family Knows several people who have died from this form of cancer as well as others. Thank you for your time, effort and dedication to such a worthy cause."

Sam Gruszynski	$20.00	"Good Luck to both you and Joel! "

Ginny Hunter	$25.00	"Go Charlotte and Courtney! What neat timing on the marathon. What a difference a year can make. Thank you for reminding us how precious life is and for encouraging all of us that we can do great things in our lives. Lots of love, Ginny"

Tom and Kat Zimmerman	$120.00	"wine and chocolate after the race?"

Anne Fischesser	Hidden	"Good Luck! I am sure you will do great!"

Regina Cerrato	$50.00	"I'm so proud of you Jason! You're an inspiration to me. "

Lana Cerrato	Hidden	"run for the cause!"

Amy Battagin	$50.00	"Best wishes! Our thoughts and prayers are with you Joel and Cass as you journey through these difficult times. Amy & Ed Battagin"

Helen Pashley	$26.00	"Go Maureen. Good Luck from the Pashley's!"

Mike and Sue Forester	$50.00	"Go Lizzie Go!"

Kate Lawrence	$80.00	"I divine it Lizzie, I do believe you are going to have an adventure!"

Dana & Pat Ludvigsen	$20.00	"Best of luck to you!!!!"

Rich and Peggy Sikes	$50.00	"You go, Girl! We luv ya! Love, Uncle Rich, Aunt Peggy, Tom, George, Lily and James"

Joshua Brown	Hidden	"I am glad to help Lizzie to help Jack's Fund! Have a great run!"

ROBERT SANFILIPPO	$100.00	"GO STEVE GO !!!"

Pat and Mary Molloy	$30.00	"Steve, We will be thinking of you on Marathon Sunday!! We are so fortunate and proud to have you as our neighbor. Pat and Mary Molloy"

Mary and Pat Molloy	Hidden	"Maureen, I hope you heal and you CAN run. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Thanks for the info. I will tune in to see the broadcast on NBC. Mary : )"

Cheryl Duensing	$50.00	"Jen: Good luck out there Sunday!!!"

Elliott Hoopes	Hidden	"Good luck Claire - can't wait to cheer you on! "

Kate Van Ness	$100.00	"To a wonderful running buddy and friend! :) Love Chapin and Kate"

Cheryl Singley	$75.00	"Best wishes, Brett! You are amazing in terms of how much you do for others. You are an inspiration and your children are blessed to have you as their dad! Have a great time running this weekend. I'll be praying for you! God Bless, Cheryl "

Ana Sutherland	$25.00	"You are going to do just fine!!! You are READY!! Good Luck!!"

Rhanda Lara	$20.00	"Good luck Dave!"

marie biggs	$75.00	"Go Claire, go!!!!!!!!!!!! We'll be cheering you on! Love, The Biggs"

Beth Shankle-Anderson	$25.00	"Good luck Aubrey! I hope my donation helps your cause. One day you need to show me how you do this! Best wishes -- I'll be thinking about you this Sunday!"

Keith and Christine Marks	$100.00	"Best of Luck with the race!!"

Amy Levin	Hidden	"Good luck Steve. You are awesome!"

Chris Warden	$500.00	"Go get em Jenn!!! I wanted to make sure you reached your goal!! Good luck..I'll be thinking and praying for you. Chris Warden"

Maureen Winans	$50.00	"Steve - thanks for doing the run and raising funds for cancer ....you are a special guy and we appreciate your efforts....hope you have a great run!!!"

Scott & Aimee Campbell	$100.00	"Way to go Steve! Wish we could be there to cheer you on."

Kathryn Davis	$50.00	"Keep running the good race - let's make cancer a distant memory, and soon! May God bless every step you and Courtney run. You both are inspirations!"

Bruce and Anne Trant	$75.00	"You have the spirit! Go Steve!"

Buzzy & Lisa Underwood	$25.00	"We are so proud of you!!! Love you always- Buzzy, Lisa, Courtney, Whitney and Brittney"

jeanne dozier	$25.00	"Run Aubrey Run! 1"

Jennifer and Tom Shanahan	$25.00	"Liz-I hope you remember meeting us when you visited our home, our autistic son, Chris & our 4 other children. We are happy to be supporters of this cause and race. Congratulations to you on your run. It was great meeting you and best of luck in your career. We hope that the information you got from meeting Chris and our family will help you someday if you ever come across a child with autism. Sincerely, Tom and Jennifer Shanahan"

Scott Garland	$20.00	"Jen, You've done such an awesome job that your aunt and I are very proud of you and what you have accompished. Your Dad is extremely proud as well, as I know he watching down at you. Good luck Sunday."

Jenny & Carsten Pfromm	$50.00	"You Go SuperMo! We'll keep our fingers crossed for you! What an amazing woman... J+C"

Scott and Katherine Vogg	$50.00	"Good luck this weekend Steve! We are amazed by what you do and are so inspired by you! You will be in our thoughts and prayers on Sunday - have a great run. The Vogg Family "

James Kellner	$100.00	"Go Steve Go! Sorry no pool after the run...jump in the lake! Michele and Jim."

scott and laurie walker	$50.00	"good for you! "

Linda Valenti	$100.00	"Run, Lizzie, Run!!!"

Susan Gifford	$100.00	"Hi Jen: Way to go with the fundraisining! Keep up the good fight & continue to raise money for melanoma survivors such as me. I really appreciate it............Hope maybe to join you next year! Keep fighting the good fight. Susan Gifford"

Christa Mannion	$50.00	"Hope you had a great run this past Sunday, John !"

Elizabeth Miklus	$25.00	"Aubrey, You go girl! A marathon! Did you ever think? I know you can do anything you put your mind to - you're an incredible woman. Congrats! What a wonderful cause - You made a difference!"

Gloria G. Syring	$25.00	"Aubrey: What a wonderful accomplishment - add it to your list! So proud of you...Love, George & Gloria"

CHIP SYRING	$25.00	"Aubrey, great job!!! Theres the Marine Corp Marathon in DC in the Spring"

Richard Redd	$50.00	"Congratulations on your run! "

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