LOS ANGELES, (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 1st Century Bank, N.A. (the “Bank”), a wholly owned subsidiary of 1st Century Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ:FCTY), was proud to join in Make-A-Wish® Greater Los Angeles’ 9th Annual “Walk for Wishes”® as a sponsor and participant. The event on Saturday, April 23rd raised over $150,000 to grant future wishes to children in Los Angeles.
“1st Century Bank has been a proud participant in the Los Angeles Annual Walk for Wishes since 2010,” said President, Jason P. DiNapoli. “We applaud the work of Make-A-Wish® to brighten the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions. It is our privilege to celebrate the children in our communities and help spread hope and joy to the deserving families of Make-A-Wish® Greater Los Angeles.”
About 1st Century Bancshares, Inc.
1st Century Bancshares, Inc. is a publicly owned company traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “FCTY.” The Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, 1st Century Bank, N.A., is headquartered in the Century City area of Los Angeles, with a full service business bank in Century City, CA, and relationship offices in Santa Monica and Beverly Hills, CA. The Bank’s primary focus is serving the specific banking needs of entrepreneurs, professionals and small businesses with the personal service of a traditional community bank. The Company maintains a website at www.1cbank.com. By including the foregoing website address link, the Company does not intend to and shall not be deemed to incorporate by reference any material contained therein.
About Make-A-Wish® Greater Los Angeles
Make-A-Wish® Greater Los Angeles grants the wishes of children with lifethreatening medical conditions. Since 1983, they have brightened the lives of over 8,000 children. Walk For Wishes® is a nationwide Make-A-Wish® fundraiser that celebrates the thousands of wishes that have already been granted, while raising funds for future wishes.
