4 Quarters 4 Research Program

Rally Foundation's 4 Quarters 4 Research is a fun, easy and successful fundraiser that over 140 schools, businesses and community groups have participated in. The program is simple: a change collection with proceeds raised soley for childhood cancer research.  4 Quarters 4 Research has been endorsed by Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue, three-time All-Star MLB catcher Brian McCann, retired NFL offensive lineman Todd Weiner, the Georgia State Senate, Mizuno, GHSA Executive Director Ralph Swearngin, UGA Head Football Coach Mark Richt, and former NFL Football Coach Sam Wyche. 4 Easy Steps to Running Your Own 4 Quarters 4 Research 2008-2009 4 Quarters 4 Research Participants: Air Force ROTC detachment 172 at Valdosta State Alburtis and Macungie Elementary Alcovy High School Alexander High School Auburn Alumni Game Day Event Ballinger Elementary Ballinger High School Berkmar High School Blessed Trinity Cass High School Cedar Grove Elementary Cedar Shoals High School Chamblee High School Cook High School Creekside High School Creekview High School Dacula High School Darlington High School Daves Creek Elementary Dickerson Middle Dodgen Middle School Falcons Junior Cheerleaders FCA TN schools Feagin Mill Middle Flowery Branch HS Forsyth Central High School Frazier Junior Cycling Team Greater Atlanta Christian Harrison High School Hawthorne Elementary Hightower Middle School Holy Innocents High School Hudson's Grille Johnson County Middle Johnson County High Kennesaw Mountain High School Kincaid Elementary Lassiter High School Lost Mountain Middle School Lovett School Marietta High School Murdock Elementary Newton High School Nicholson Elementary North Gwinnett High School North Paulding High North Springs High School Osborne High School Pebblebrook High School Pierce County High School Pope High School Rabun County High School Ridgeland High School Rockmart Savannah Christian Seaview School Shaw High School South Cobb High School South Palding High School St. Joseph's Private School The Bucket Shop Grille Timber Ridge Elementary Turkey Hill Mini Markets Valwood Private Vaughann Elementary Walton High Wayne County High School Wesleyan School Woodbury Little League 4 Quarters 4 Research Public Service Announcement with Sam Wyche WATCH NOW

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At age five, Will was diagnosed with cancer in his leg. Will received 14 rounds of chemotherapy and had limb salvage surgery. Today Will is cancer-free and is enjoying life to its fullest.

He loves all sports but especially baseball. His sister Clare calls him “The Walking Baseball Card!” In the fall and spring you can find Will playing on a local baseball team, and he’s quite a hitter! Will has a huge heart and is always taking care of his friends when they get hurt. Although we never want kids to get cancer, if they do, we long for the day that they all come through treatment like Will.

Matt loved football and played with the same team since the 5th grade. His sophomore year at Pope High School, Matt earned a Varsity Letter as Defensive End and was working hard to achieve his dream of playing collegiate football.

When Matt was 16, he was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive bone cancer called Ewing's Sarcoma. After seven rounds of chemotherapy, a bone marrow transplant and 28 radiation treatments, Matt returned home cancer-free to join his football team for his senior year. He was back on the field for the early season scrimmages, and when he took the field the whole crowd chanted, “Go, Matt, Go!” Unfortunately, Matt’s cancer returned, and he was unable to finish the season.

Matt enrolled in a clinical trial at the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, MD where he underwent a donor stem cell transplant. Matt’s dad was the perfect match. Matt applied the same toughness and determination from the field to his battle with cancer. His teammates came up with the motto “STAND TOUGH” which he did throughout his entire battle with cancer. Matt died on May 30, 2006 surrounded by his loving family.