PORT BYRON, IL - The Nick Teddy Foundation's "Nick Teddy 5k," presented by First Wealth Financial Group of Clinton, Iowa, was held on Saturday, September 13, and hosted almost 375 runners in its third annual event.
Overall male winner for the 5K race was Michael Converse of Geneseo, IL with a time of 18:47. Women's winner Yvonne Regan of Port Byron, IL crossed the finish line in a time of 21:09. Complete race results can be found online at http://onlineraceresults.com/race/view_race.php?race_id=42817&submit_action=select_result&order_by=entrant.DIVISION&group_by=DIVISION !
The day's races included a 1-mile family fun run/walk, the Teddy Trot for children 12 years of age and under, and the 5k event. Breton Williams, presenting sponsor from First Wealth Financial Group of Clinton, IA, fired the starting shot to open the festivities. Members from Riverdale Elementary's 100 Mile Club ran to earn credits toward shoe charms to mark their achievements.
The annual celebration also included kids' games, a silent auction and raffle, and an after party with food and beverage by D's Smokin BBQ and Catering of Albany, IL, and the new River Bottom Chop House of Port Byron, IL. Entertainment was provided by local artist Jordan Danielsen.
The Nick Teddy 5k is held in memory of Port Byron native Nicholas Theodore Strub, who died of Ewing's sarcoma in November 2011. Proceeds benefit sarcoma research through the Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative, and provide support for local Ewing's patients and their families. The rare pediatric bone cancer currently affects several area children and young adults.
More information can be found online at: http://www.NickTeddy.org,, on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/NickTeddyOrg);on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/NickTeddyOrg).
Photos and interviews are available for 5k post-race stories. Race Director/Contact: Holly Larson
309-798-3081 / foundation@nickteddy.org
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