Calendar of Events

Caregivers-Only Support Group

The Caregivers Only group offers a time to talk about all the issues caregivers face in a non-judgmental, accepting atmosphere without their loved one, who is living with ALS, being present. Caregivers share a common experience; life has become so ...

Event Series Wheaton Support Group

Wheaton Support Group

Marianjoy Rehab Center 26 W 171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

*Meets the fourth Saturday of each month from 10:30am-12pm Support group meetings are open to patients, family members, caregivers and friends. Each facility is wheelchair accessible and offers free parking. We request that you RSVP if you are planning to ...

Caregivers-Only Support Group

The Caregivers Only group offers a time to talk about all the issues caregivers face in a non-judgmental, accepting atmosphere without their loved one, who is living with ALS, being present. Caregivers share a common experience; life has become so ...

ALS Learning Series: Family Planning and ALS

ALS Learning Series: Family Planning and ALS Featuring  Lisa Kinsley, Senior Genetic Counselor, Neurology Department at Northwestern Medicine Thursday, October 7 at 12 p.m. CT   Genetic testing for a familial ALS gene may have implications for those who are ...

Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Cross one off your bucket list and sign up with Team Race for ALS in the 2021 Bank of America Chicago Marathon! Tackle this 26.2-mile course through iconic Grant Park and beautiful Chicago neighborhoods. Surpass your endurance goals while supporting ...

20th Annual Lew Blond 5k

Wescott School 1820 Western Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

  20th Anniversary Lew Blond Run  October 16, 2021 at Wescott School The Lew Blond Memorial 5K Run/Walk is held to honor Lew Blond, a Maple School teacher who passed away from ALS in February 2000. Since then, the Lew ...

Event Series Wheaton Support Group

Wheaton Support Group

Marianjoy Rehab Center 26 W 171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

*Meets the fourth Saturday of each month from 10:30am-12pm Support group meetings are open to patients, family members, caregivers and friends. Each facility is wheelchair accessible and offers free parking. We request that you RSVP if you are planning to ...

11th Annual Les Turner Symposium on ALS

Les Turner ALS Center at Northwestern Medicine 11th Annual Les Turner Symposium on ALS Monday, November 1, 2021 9am - 4pm Held Virtually We’re excited to host the 11th Annual Les Turner Symposium on ALS, which this year will be in ...

 

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