Les Turner ALS Foundation

Wheaton Support Group
2016-08-28 10:30 - 12:00, 2016-09-28 10:30 - 12:00, 2016-10-28 10:30 - 12:00, 2016-11-19 10:30 - 12:00, 2017-01-28 10:30 - 12:00, 2017-02-18 10:30 - 12:00, 2017-02-28 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | Marianjoy Rehab Center, 26 W 171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL, 60187, 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 attend any of these meetings to assure there is availability. Alternatively, if no one responds, meetings will not be held.
Please contact Judy Richman at jrichman@lesturnerals.org or 847 679 3311 to RSVP, for more information on any support groups or meetings, or to be placed on our support group mailing list.
Facilitator(s): Ileane Mindel, RN and Elsa Cherwak, PT

ALS Walk for Life
2016-09-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Soldier Field, 1410 Museum Campus Dr, Chicago , IL, 60605, United States
SAVE THE DATE: Save the date for the 2016 ‪‎ALS Walk for Life‬! We are thrilled to announce that this year’s Walk has been scheduled for Sunday, September 18 at Soldier Field. Dust off those shoes and get ready as we provide hope and help for people living with ALS. Stay tuned for more information and registration details coming in early May.

Skokie Support Group
2016-09-25 19:00 - 20:45, 2016-10-25 19:00 - 20:45, 2016-11-09 19:00 - 20:45, 2016-11-25 19:00 - 20:45, 2016-12-21 19:00 - 20:45 | Les Turner ALS Foundation Office, 5550 W. Touhy Ave, Skokie, IL, 60077, United States
*Meets the Third Wednesday of each month from 7:15-8:45pm
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 attend any of these meetings to assure there is availability. Alternatively, if no one responds, meetings will not be held.
Please contact Judy Richman at jrichman@lesturnerals.org or 847 679 3311 to RSVP, for more information on any support groups or meetings, or to be placed on our support group mailing list.
Facilitator(s): Ileane Mindel, RN and Anne Lidsky, PhD

Maywood Support Group
2016-09-26 13:30 - 15:00, 2016-10-25 13:30 - 15:00, 2016-10-26 13:30 - 15:00, 2016-11-25 13:30 - 15:00, 2016-11-26 13:30 - 15:00, 2016-12-25 13:30 - 15:00 | Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, 5000 South 5th Avenue, Maywood, IL, 60141, United States
*Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month from 1:30-3pm
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 attend any of these meetings to assure there is availability. Alternatively, if no one responds, meetings will not be held.
Please contact Judy Richman at jrichman@lesturnerals.org or 847 679 3311 to RSVP, for more information on any support groups or meetings, or to be placed on our support group mailing list.

PALS Webinar: Maximizing Bulbar and Respiratory Function in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
2016-09-29 14:00 - 15:00
Dr. Emily Plowman will discuss best management practices for the management of bulbar and respiratory function in ALS, as well as her National Institute of Health and ALS Association funded clinical trials aimed at extending airway protection, swallowing and breathing function in ALS. The webinar is scheduled for Thursday, September at 2pm. To register, click here.

Bank of America Chicago Marathon
2016-10-09 06:00 - 17:00 | Grant Park, Chicago, IL, United States
Lace up those running shoes and hit the pavement in support of the Les Turner ALS Foundation’s Team Race for ALS at the 2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathon!
Event information:
March 8 to April 12
Applications for guaranteed entries will be available to charity runners!
How to Register:
Sign up on the Bank of America Chicago Marathon website
Sign up through the Team Race for ALS site

Holla for ALS Casino Night
2016-10-22 08:00 - 17:00 | East Bank Club, 500 N. Kinsbury St., Chicago, 60654, United States
Holla for ALS is a Casino Night fundraising event committed to raising awareness for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). On behalf of the Les Turner ALS Foundation, this annual event raises funds and educates the Chicagoland community about this disease. Register today!

Naperville Marathon
2016-10-23 07:00 - 17:00 | Naperville city center, 400 S Eagle St, Naperville, IL, 60540, United States
Lace up those running shoes and hit the pavement in support of the Les Turner ALS Foundation’s Team Race for ALS at the 2016 Naperville Marathon! We have runners of all levels on the team, from Triathletes to Sunday joggers – what you have in common are a desire to find a cure for ALS and the commitment to cross the finish line.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Naperville Marathon Expo:
Edward Health & Fitness Center,
775 Brom Ct. Naperville, IL 60540
Friday October 21, 2016 – 10am to 7pm
Saturday October 22, 2016 – 10am to 4:30pm
Naperville Marathon RACE DAY:
Sunday October 23, 2016 – 7am

PALS Webinar: ALS Clinical Trial Pipeline Series - Fall 2016
2016-10-26 12:00 - 13:00
Join Dr. Merit Cudkowicz, Mass General Hospital, for a webinar on Wednesday, October 26 at 12pm to learn more about current and upcoming ALS clinical trials. Register here. Merit Cudkowicz, MD, MSc, from Massachusetts General Hospital will review the ALS clinical trial pipeline and answer questions about the current state of clinical research. This webinar will focus on current and upcoming ALS clinical trials.

Hot Chocolate 15k/5k
2016-10-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Grant Park, Chicago, IL, United States
Lace up those running shoes and hit the pavement to support the Les Turner ALS Foundation’s Team Race for ALS at the 2016 Hot Chocolate 15k/5k Chicago! Don’t let the word “race” scare you though! We have runners of all levels on the team, from Triathletes to Sunday joggers – what you have in common are a desire to find a cure for ALS and the commitment to cross the finish line.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Thursday, Oct. 27th, 2016:
Hot Chocolate 15k/5k Expo & Packet Pick Up
3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 28th, 2016:
Hot Chocolate 15k/5k Expo & Packet Pick Up
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 29th, 2016:
Hot Chocolate 15k/5k Expo & Packet Pick Up
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Riverside Exhibit Hall
151 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601

Celebration of Life
2016-11-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Les Turner ALS Foundation, 555 W. Touhy Ave, Skokie, IL, 60077, United States
The 2016 Celebration of Life to remember those we have lost to ALS will be held on Sunday, November 6 at the Les Turner ALS Foundation office. This service will include readings by members of the Foundation’s Home and Community Services Team with a candle light ceremony and refreshments to follow. There are several ways that you can actively participate in the Celebration of Life:
Participate in the Les Turner ALS Foundation’s Memorial Plaque Program. Click here to access the form.
Include your loved one’s name in the Celebration of Life program book. All names will be read during the service. All names must be received by Friday, October 14. To add a name, contact Judy Richman.

6th Annual Les Turner Symposium on ALS and NeuroRepair
2016-11-07 | Prentice Women’s Hospital, 250 W. Superior Street, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
Celebrate research, patient care and education with the Les Turner ALS Research and Patient Center at Northwestern Medicine on Monday, November 7. There is no cost to attend the event, but RSVP is required as space is limited.
The symposium will feature keynote speaker, Dr. Terry Heiman-Patterson, Professor and Vice Chair of Neurology and Medical Director of the MDA/ALS Clinic at Drexel University in Philadelphia. In addition to Dr. Heiman-Patterson, presentations will be given by Researchers and Clinicians from the Les Turner ALS Research and Patient Center at Northwestern Medicine as well as Data Blitz sessions in the morning. For more information, visit the event registration page.

Mingus Awareness Project Concert
2016-11-09 20:00 - 22:00 | FitzGerald’s, 6615 W. Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn, IL, 60402, United States
A group of musicians will gather at Fitzgerald’s to celebrate the life and music of Charles Mingus, and to benefit the Les Turner ALS Foundation. Mingus, known as one of the greatest figures in jazz history, was an American musical hero who died of ALS. Presented by the Borderbend Arts Collective, More than a dozen Mingus Awareness Project concerts have happened since its inception in 2007. Enjoy songs written and inspired by Charles Mingus, while helping provide hope and help for people with ALS.
Visit their website here!

Trivia Night 2016
2016-11-19 19:00 - 21:30 | Takiff Center, 999 Green Bay Road, Glencoe, IL, 60022, United States
Head back to school and test your intellectual might at the 1st annual trivia night raising funds for the Les Turner ALS Foundation. Come and see old friends and make new ones. The night will include five rounds of trivia and prizes for the top performing teams and a raffle. Complimentary beer, wine, soda, and snacks will be provided.
Register here!

Celebration of Life
2017-02-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Les Turner ALS Foundation Office, 5550 W. Touhy Ave, Skokie, IL, 60077, United States
In honor and remembrance of loved ones lost to ALS, join us in the 2017 Celebration of Life on Sunday, November 12 at the Les Turner ALS Foundation office. Check back soon for more details regarding registration.
For questions, comments or concerns, reach out to info@lesturnerals.org
