Hope you will join me on Labor Day weekend to run the 8th Annual Run for Jess. As race restrictions were still unknown for the beginning part of the year, race organizers decided to have this year’s race be run virtually once again and the race registration is completely free. No reason not to sign up! This was always an absolutely great race and I’m glad the race keeps on trucking even if a bit different once again this year.

This year’s 8th Annual VIRTUAL Run for Jess will take place over Labor Day Weekend 2021!  Join other race participants by running and/or walking anytime between Friday, September 3 – Monday, September 6.  This will be an unofficial 5k run/1 mile walk where you can participate on your own time and in your own neighborhoods (or favorite indoor/outdoor course). Be sure to follow the JCTMF on Facebook and Instagram to see updates from the Jessica C. Thurston Memorial Fund and more details about the Run for Jess.  Registered runners and walkers will have the chance to win some fun raffle prizes throughout Labor Day weekend and during Jessica’s birthday week (7/25-7/31)!

Race registration is completely FREE!!  Sign up today by filling out the online registration form.  Click here to register!

**Please note, If you are able to make a $20 or more donation to the JCTMF on your registration form you’ll get a FREE Virtual Run for Jess t-shirt!! (T-shirt deadline will be early August, check their website and Facebook page for more details.**

The run for Jess is held in remembrance of Jessica Thurston, who passed away from breast cancer at the age of 29. Jessica fought her battle for 2 years but ultimately succumbed to the disease on 8/30/2013. Jessica was an an avid runner and lover of life.

To honor her memory the Jessica C. Thurston Memorial Fund was established by her family and friends. The Jessica C. Thurston Memorial Fund is a 501 (c) 3 charitable organization. In response to the Fund’s most recent annual gift the family of Jess was thrilled to hear from Jessica’s Oncologist at Mass General Hospital.  She has expressed her appreciation for the gifts to the MGH Breast Cancer Center. The donations are directly supporting clinical trials for patients with metastatic breast cancer.  In Dr. Kuter’s words…“I will never forget Jessica and what she went through, and remembering her suffering spurs us on to keep searching for new solutions.”

Hope to see you register for the 8th Annual Run for Jess!