PORT BYRON, IL - 4Another is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to raise awareness and funding for childhood cancer research through various types of activity based tours. The Nick Teddy Foundation and the Quad City Sole Sisters are pleased to assist 4Another as the team stops in the QCA on it's way across the country.

Runners John Mckay and Everett Smith will be running across the United States from Virginia to California to create some excitement for this cause. They dedicate each day's run to a child who has battled or continues to fight a childhood cancer. They will stop by hospitals and treatment centers whenever possible to drop off gifts and bring positive vibes to HEROES battling this dreaded disease.

4Another's route brings them to Port Byron, IL on Sunday, July 26th for an overnight stop. Local runners will relay them into the Village from Erie. The pair will park their support vehicle at the CrossFit Port Byron parking lot, 303 N. Main Street, and invite the community to stop by from 3-6PM. Visit, learn about childhood cancers, and drop off items for children in treatment. Sign the bus! Light refreshments will be available.

On Monday morning, July 27th, John and Everett will leave Port Byron, running through Moline and Davenport to Walcott, IA.

Ahead of 4Another's visit, the community is invited to help by donating items for children at drop boxes in Port Byron. Drop box locations are Port Byron Village Hall, 120 S. Main; River Valley District Library, 214 S. Main Street; and CrossFit Port Byron, 303 N. Main Street. Collections will end on Friday, July 24th, for all locations.

Items should be appropriate for ages from newborn to 18, and can include blankets/shawls, jammies/robes/slippers; books, coloring books, crayons and other art supplies; games, clothing, hats, toys, gift cards for music or video downloads. All items should be new and in their intact original packaging. Cards, letters, and notes of encouragement are also appreciated.

For photos and more information about 4Another, visit the website www.4Another.net, and FaceBook page https://www.facebook.com/4another

For more information, or to schedule an interview or team stop-by, contact: John McKay or Nancy Strub, contact information above

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PORT BYRON, IL - The Nick Teddy Foundation is pleased to announce First Wealth Financial Group, of Clinton, IA, as the presenting sponsor of the 2014 "Nick Teddy 5K." The event will take place on Sept. 13, 2014, beginning at 9:00 AM.! !

The "Nick Teddy 5k" is held in memory of 29-year old Port Byron native Nick Strub, who fought a courageous battle against Ewing's sarcoma for more than 5-years. The NT5k is a family-focus event, and offers a fun day for hundreds of participants and their families. Last year's event raised $25,000 to fund research through the Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative, and to help defray
travel and lodging expenses during treatment for a local Ewing's patient and her family.!

First Wealth Financial Group Founder Breton Williams has known the Strub family for several years. Their relationship and the experience they went through has touched Breton deeply. "First Wealth is very excited to be involved with such a great cause and foundation," Williams said.

PORT BYRON, IL - The first annual "Nick Teddy Fight Against Ewing's Sarcoma 5k" raised more than $17,000 dollars for Ewing's Sarcoma research.

A donation of $17,158.67 has been made to the Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative. Funds will be used to provide research grants to expert investigators who will eventually find a cure for the rare cancer.

"We are very grateful to Nick's family and friends for organizing this wonderful event," said Founders of the Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative Bruce and Beverly Shriver of Ossining, N.Y.

"This will help us fund research which will lead to better treatments for this disease and to an eventual cure," they added.

Nick's mother Nancy Strub of Port Byron, Ill., said, "We've very carefully chosen the Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative as the best option to earmark funds specifically for quality Ewing's research."

"Nick would have insisted on that," she said.

For Nick's wife Krissy Strub of Omaha, Neb., the first 5k was an emotional day with family and members of the community who came together to remember and celebrate her husband.

"I'm absolutely blown away by the amount of effort put in by the race committee as well as the support from the community," she said, adding she hopes this first year is a stepping stone for bigger events centered around Ewing's Sarcoma research.

The Shriver's agreed.

"We hope people came away from this event with a commitment to help us with our mission of funding research that will bring hope to families worldwide," they said.

Race Director Holly Quinn of Port Byron, Ill., said she's thrilled with this year's turnout and support.

"I think Nick would have loved the celebration," she said. "He loved to get people together for a good cause and a good party!" said Quinn of her brother-in-law.

More information about the Nick Teddy Foundation and upcoming events can be found online: http://www.NickTeddy.org.

Photos from the 5k can be viewed on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/NickTeddyOrg) and on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/NickTeddyOrg).

Contact: Holly Larson at 309-798-3081 / foundation@nickteddy.org

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