Participants Raise Critically Needed Funds for Alzheimer's Care, Support and Research

[Davenport, IA 52807] - The Alzheimer's Association is inviting Quad-City residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's. The I Wireless in Moline, IL will be the site of Walk on Saturday, September 8th at 9:00 a.m.

Walk to End Alzheimer's is more than a walk. It is an experience for the thousand participants in the Quad-Cities who will learn about Alzheimer's disease and how to get involved with this critical cause, from advocacy opportunities, the latest in Alzheimer's research and clinical trial enrollment to support programs and services.  Each walker will also join in a meaningful ceremony to honor those affected by Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's disease is a growing epidemic and is now the nation's sixth-leading cause of death. As baby boomers age, the number of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease will rapidly escalate, increasing well beyond today's estimated 5.4 million Americans living with Alzheimer's. In addition to the 2.5 mile walk participants will enjoy vendors, hospitality and a special tribute to those who have experienced or are experiencing Alzheimer's. Start or join a team today at alz.org/walk

"There has never been a greater need for the citizens of the Quad-Cities to join in the fight against Alzheimer's disease by participating in Walk to End Alzheimer's," said Joni Johnson, an Alzheimer's Association Community Relations Coordinator. "Funds raised will provide care and support services to the 279,00 plus residents of Illinois & Iowa living with Alzheimer's, while also contributing to advancing critically-needed research."

About the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's:

The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Since 1989, the Alzheimer's Association mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk®; now the Alzheimer's Association is continuing to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer's. Together, we can end Alzheimer's - the nation's sixth-leading cause of death.

About the Alzheimer's Association:

The Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

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Camp Kesem is a free, week-long overnight summer camp for children ages 6-16 who have or had a parent with cancer.   Camp Kesem is organized by Augustana College student volunteers under the guidance of its Advisory Committee of local professionals with related expertise.  Augustana College students serve as counselors and undergo over forty hours of extensive training prior to camp.

Campers participate in a host of fun activities including sports, drama, arts & crafts, adventure, scavenger hunts, and talent shows.  In addition, each night before bed, the campers have "Cabin Chat," a time for the campers to talk and open up to their peers and counselors.

"It gives both my child and myself a week to spread our wings separate from each other. He's exactly where he wants to be, surrounded by kids in similar situations and the warmth and support of the counselors," says a parent of camper, age 12.

Children who have a parent who has or had cancer often lack sufficient external support because they are neither physically ill nor visibly distinct from others.  The complexity of emotions they experience can easily go without attention.  It is often challenging for these children to find peers with whom they can relate, resulting in feelings of isolation and fear and putting the children at risk for depression, anxiety, and stress-related disorders.

Kesem advisor for Camp Kesem-Stanford, Dr. Michael Amylon, pediatric oncologist at Stanford Hospital emphasizes the importance of an experience like Kesem.  "These kids have their world knocked right out from under them, and often they have no where to turn to get help and support.  Camp Kesem provides a magical place of respite and play, and a group of other kids in the same situation who understand what it's all about and can offer unique and important peer understanding and friendship."

Camp Kesem was founded one year ago at Augustana College. This past summer it held its first successful week of camp and was able to serve 35 children from the Quad Cities and greater Iowa area. Augustana College's camp will welcome 60 kids to this year's session. Applications for the 2013 camp session will be available in November on the Camp Kesem Augustana website.

More information on Camp Kesem can be found at www.campkesem.org/augustana.

PORT BYRON, IL - It's a party at "It's on the River," and it's one you don't want to miss!  The Nick Teddy Foundation is pleased to announce the location of the "Nick Teddy Fight Against Ewing's Sarcoma 5k" after-party will be at "It's on the River" in Port Byron, Ill.

Events start at 9:00 AM on Sat., September 15, 2012, with the Family Fun Run and Kid's Dash. The 5k begins at 10:00 AM with the post-party starting at 11:00 AM. Admission to the after-party is included in race registration; however, non-participants can join the post-race fun with a $10.00 admission fee at the door.

Guests will enjoy free beer, pulled pork sandwiches, and live entertainment from Mommy's Little Monster. Guests will bid on unique raffle items including Cubs tickets, a one-night stay at Fairmont Chicago, and a variety of generous gift baskets and certificates. Kids can burn energy at the Kid's Zone with bounce houses, face painting and contests designed especially for them.

The Nick Teddy Foundation was established in memory of Nicholas Theodore Strub, 29, a native of Port Byron, Ill. Nick fought a courageous battle against the rare cancer, Ewing's Sarcoma, for more than 5-years.

Proceeds from the 5k and after-party will be used for Ewing's Sarcoma research.

"Nick would love the celebration," said Nick's sister-in-law Holly Larson who is heading up the 5k efforts. "He loved to get people together for a good cause and a good party."

Additional information can be found online at: http://www.NickTeddy.org, on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/NickTeddyOrg) and on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/NickTeddyOrg) Race Director/Contact: Holly Larson 309-798-3081/foundation@nickteddy.org
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Due to the downtown cart races, the Main Library, 401 19th Street, will be closed Saturday, Sept. 1.

30/31 and Southwest Branches are open.

All locations are closed Monday for Labor Day. (You can always visit us online.)

Rock Island Libraries return to regular hours Tuesday, Sept. 4. Effective Saturday, Sept. 7, locations are open until 5:00 pm on Saturdays.

East West Riverfest Starts Next Week!

Mark your calendars for our library East West Riverfest events, including a preview event at our Main Library, "Songs and Stories of the River," on Wednesday, Sept. 5 @ 6:00 pm, with Chris Dunn and Roald Tweet. The event is a great time to pick up your East West Riverfest program of events!

During the actual East West Riverfest, Sept. 7-16, the Rock Island Library will feature two events:

RiverArts Show, Sept. 7 - 27, Rock Island Main Library, 2nd floor art gallery, 401 19th Street. Art exhibit of works celebrating rivers and waters. On display during library hours. Featuring photographs by Heidi Brandt, Dee Oberle, Twin Rivers Photography, Thomas Broadfoot, and Wally Grant, textile works by Jean Johnson, mixed media works by Amber Williams and Dee Schricker, and paintings by Charles White, Bill Marsoun, and Denise Fuhsinn.

Thursday, Sept. 13, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Renewals and Reinventions: River Towns on the Mississippi River. Explore how river towns are renewing or reinventing their relationships with their rivers, with Professor Norm Moline, Edward Hamming Professor of Geography at Augustana College. Main Library. Made possible in part by an award from the Illinois Humanities Council, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Illinois General Assembly.

East West Riverfest is a collection of more than 300 events occurring Sept. 7-16. Pick up your free East West Riverfest guide at local libraries, or visit www.eastwestriverfest.com

Listen up if you're an audiobook lover!

If you love audiobooks, and want more downloadable choices, then you need to check out a new service just added at the Rock Island Library. OneClickdigital offers more than 3,500 downloadable eAudio books from Recorded Books. You can learn how to use this new service at a free demo at 6:00 pm, Thursday, Sept. 20 at the Rock Island Main Library.

More Programs for Adults

Independent Movie: "A Bad Day to Go Fishing," 6:00 pm, Thursday, Sept. 6, Main LIbrary. This movie is not rated.

OverDrive eBook/eAudio Downloading Demo, 10:30 am, Thursday, Sept. 6, and 6:00 pm, Wednesday, Sept. 26, Southwest Branch.

Friends of the Library Big Book Sale, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, Thursday, Sept. 6, 30/31 Branch.

Alpha Book Club meets at 3:00 pm Monday, Sept. 10 at Main to discuss "Taming of the Shrew."

Want to know more about what's coming up at your library? Click News or Calendar on our website. You can also print a monthly events calendar. The links below will get you started.

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