Jack H. Marston Ii Melanoma Fund

the jack h. marston ii melanoma fund was established in july, 2004 when melanoma took the life of jack h. marston, ii at the age of 47. jack was a devoted family man and a dedicated coach to hundreds of children in the glen ellyn, il area. an accomplished athlete and four-time chicago marathon participant, jack loved the outdoors. he was an avid skier, golfer, mountain biker, and more. his compassion, kindness, and zest for life were and are an inspiration to all who knew him. although jack’s battle was a private one and his intention was to quietly beat the disease, his valor in the fight taught us much. we now know that metastatic melanoma is a very complex cancer, with vague symptoms that are often initially mistaken for “nothing serious”. the incidence of melanoma is increasing at an alarming rate, and is a threat to both adults and children; yet research toward better treatment and a cure remains underfunded. most importantly, awareness of the prevention and detection of melanoma