|
Coplay, PA
J’s Run is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to finding a cure for pancreatic cancer. Founded in 2009, by Jennifer LoConte, J’s Run 5k Run/Walk initially began as Joan’s Run and was dedicated to her mother. Joan Stein passed away on Nov. 16th, 2009, just 51 days after being diagnosed with stage IV metastatic pancreatic cancer.
Shortly after her mother’s death, Jennifer learned of a 2nd woman, Jennifer Reeves, who lived in her neighborhood and was battling the same horrific disease. Diagnosed at age 35, Jennifer was a wife, mother of two young children and pre-school teacher. The two Jennifers met while Reeves was in the hospital and soon afterward, Joan’s Run was renamed as J’s Run in order to pay tribute to both Joan and Jennifer. Reeves passed away on May 10, 2010, 6 months after being diagnosed.
These two women lost their lives to a disease with no early detection, little treatment, and NO cure! Simply stated, they deserved better. Better and earlier diagnosis, better treatment and ultimately a cure!
J’s Run, the organization, became official in 2012. Our board is made up of caring individuals whose lives were personally affected by pancreatic cancer. (See Our Board for additional info about our members) We, at J’s Run, are dedicated to raising awareness and putting our dollars towards top-notch research programs where the medical field is determined to find a cure!
