Color the Quads Raises $50,000 for Local Charities

Mel Foster Co.’s Color the Quads raised over $50,000 for local charities during its first annual colorful run on June 1 in Bettendorf, Iowa.  One hundred percent of the proceeds from the first Color the Quads event went to the YMCA Youth Solutions/Camp Abe Lincoln and the Children’s Therapy Center of the Quad Cities.  Each organization received $25,500, thanks to the generosity of over 3,300 participants, 300 children racers and sponsors.

“Thank you to all the sponsors, volunteers and participants whose hard work made the Color the Quads such a great success,” said Scott County Family Y CEO Brad Martell.  “The funds we receive will go directly to support at-risk students and children through Camp Abe Lincoln and our Solutions outreach program.  Having good, healthy fun while strengthening the community is what the Y is all about.”

“This event was well organized and The Children’s Therapy Center was honored to be involved.  The funds are important because more and more families are under insured or uninsured.  This fiscal year, 62% of the services we have provided have not been reimbursed,” said Children’s Therapy Center of the Quad Cities’ W.K. Junker.
The event’s Color Party, Color Explosion and Color Burst sponsors include:  Mel Foster Co., Tri-City Electric, Orthopaedic Specialists, Gomez May LLP, Vollertsen, Britt & Gorsline P.C., Valley Bank, Pear Advertising, Terrostar Interactive Media, Radon Solutions, Hawkeye Paving, Active Endeavors, Quad-City Times, Build to Suit, XPAC, TMI, and Hy-Vee.
“We are thrilled with the way our company, the sponsors and the entire community got behind this event.  We are very fortunate to live in an area where giving back is such a high priority,” said Lynsey Engels, President of Mel Foster Co.
Mel Foster Co. plans to hold Color the Quads again in 2014.  For future event updates, go to www.colorthequads.com or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ColorTheQuads.

Mel Foster Co. Color the Quads Ready for Saturday

The first annual Color the Quads is Saturday, June 1, starting with the Kid’s race at 9am and the 5K at 4pm in Cumberland Square at 2300 Spruce Hills Drive, Bettendorf, Iowa.  All 5K race participants are invited to attend the colorful Tri-City Electric after-party where the fun continues after the race.
Packet pickup is Thursday, May 30 at 5pm-8pm, Friday, May 31 from Noon-5pm and Saturday, June 1 at 11am-1pm at the Color the Quads Headquarters located in Cumberland Square at 2304 Spruce Hills Drive, Bettendorf, Iowa.
The 5K race course starts on 18th Street in Bettendorf and follows this path:  head north towards Bettendorf High School, turn east on Tanglefoot Lane to Devils Glen Road, turn south on Devils Glen Road to Maplecrest Road, turn west on Maplecrest Road to Victoria, turn south on Victoria to Tech Drive, turn west on Tech Drive to 18th Street, turn south on 18th Street to the finish line!  Spectators are welcome along the race course to cheer on the participants as they get blasted with bursts of color powder on the course.

Mel Foster Co. Color the Quads Sold Out

Only six weeks after opening registration for the Color the Quads race, the 5K and Kids’ Color Dash are sold out.  Three thousand participants have registered for the 5K and 250 are expected for the Kids’ Color Dash.  Mel Foster Co. is the presenting sponsor for the events, unique races that allow runners and walkers to get blasted with bursts of color powder on the course.

The Color the Quads 5K will take place Saturday, June 1 at 4:00 p.m., Cumberland Square at 2300 Spruce Hills Drive, Bettendorf, Iowa.  Spectators are welcome to watch the races and show their support for two local charities.
The 2013 Color the Quads benefits two local organizations, the YMCA Youth Solutions and Camp Abe Lincoln and the Children’s Therapy Center of the Quad Cities.  The event brings colorful happiness to our community AND helps out local charities.
The event’s Color Explosion and Color Burst sponsors include:  Mel Foster Co., Orthopaedic Specialists, Pear Advertising, Terrostar, Vollertsen, Britt & Gorsline P.C., Valley Bank, Gomez May LLP, Radon Solutions, Hawkeye Paving, Quad City Times, TMI – Total Maintenance Inc., Build to Suit, and Russell Construction.  The after party sponsor is Tri-City Electric Co.
Become a volunteer or a sponsor at www.colorthequads.com.


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