Nick Teddy Foundation - Port Byron, IL

08/29/2026

Meet Evan! Newly diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma in the week after his 21st birthday, he's currently undergoing treatment at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

If you follow this page, you know what's next: weeks of feeling cruddy or worse, driving back and forth, fast-food or cafeteria meals, treatments, appointments, bills, and expenses no one was anticipating.

Please stop by his GoFundMe page to see his story. Donate if you can, and share if you can't. Any support is much appreciated.

My name is Alicia, and I have started this GoFundMe for the benefit of … Alicia Mathews needs your support for Support Evan Lyon's Fight Against Ewing Sarcoma

08/20/2026

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Nick!🎂🍨🎈🎁🍻🌈🦄❤️

08/16/2026

It was humid, overcast, and a bit soggy, but you showed up, smiled, and made the 2026 Nick Teddy 5K amazing. Thank you for your support, and we’ll see you next year! 🧸

08/15/2026

🏁 It’s race day…rise and shine!

You can pick up your race packets—and even sign up last minute—from 6:15-8:15 a.m. at Happy Pawz Playground near the starting line.

08/15/2026

💛 Tomorrow's a big day! As you tuck yourselves in tonight, remember:

Nick. Tori. Bart. Charly. Drew. Jenn. Jacob. Zach. Leah. Tanner. Parker. Liam. Bentley. Ally. Tristan. Colton. Orlando.

Not just names. Real people. Angels, warriors, and survivors of Ewing's sarcoma.

Way too many. They are why we run.

Thank you for helping. 💛

Nitey nite!

08/14/2026

Race day packet pickup is TOMORROW, Saturday, August 15, from 6:15-8:15 a.m. at Happy Pawz Playground, 308 S Main St, Port Byron, IL 61275.

08/14/2026

WEATHER UPDATE — NT5K IS ON AS PLANNED!
Rain by itself will NOT cause the NT5k to be cancelled. The race is currently ON AS PLANNED for tomorrow morning!
We will monitor weather conditions closely, and if conditions become unsafe, a cancellation decision will be made by 7:00 AM tomorrow.
If a cancellation is necessary, we will notify runners by email, by text for those opted in through RSU, and on the NT5k Facebook event and main page.
Please be sure your notifications are enabled and check for updates tomorrow morning.
We look forward to seeing everyone at the starting line!

08/14/2026

🔜 Packet pickup is TONIGHT from 5:30-8 p.m. at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 1416 3rd Ave., Rapids City, IL 61278.

08/14/2026

✉️ Packet pickup is TOMORROW, Friday, August 14, from 5:30 - 8 p.m. at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 1416 3rd Ave., Rapids City, IL 61278.