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SUMMARY:Moving Forward After Loss: Spousal/Bereavement Group Spring Session
DESCRIPTION:A closed\, six-week therapeutic bereavement group for spouses or partners of people who have died from ALS within the past six to nine months. \nThis group provides support\, validation\, and education in a supportive setting to those who are grieving the loss of their loved one. \nSpring Session- April 11- May 16\, 2024 \nVisit our Calendar of Events for upcoming dates. \nTime: 6 – 7:30 p.m. C.S.T\n\nFacilitator: Easton Stevenson\, LCSW\n \nRSVP: Please register here. This group is invite only.
URL:https://lesturnerals.org/https-us02web-zoom-us-webinar-register-wn_nvixvs4-tqsr5bwy_malta-registration/moving-forward-after-loss-spousal-bereavement-group-spring-session/2024-05-02/
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SUMMARY:Moving Forward After Loss: Spousal/Bereavement Group Spring Session
DESCRIPTION:A closed\, six-week therapeutic bereavement group for spouses or partners of people who have died from ALS within the past six to nine months. \nThis group provides support\, validation\, and education in a supportive setting to those who are grieving the loss of their loved one. \nSpring Session- April 11- May 16\, 2024 \nVisit our Calendar of Events for upcoming dates. \nTime: 6 – 7:30 p.m. C.S.T\n\nFacilitator: Easton Stevenson\, LCSW\n \nRSVP: Please register here. This group is invite only.
URL:https://lesturnerals.org/https-us02web-zoom-us-webinar-register-wn_nvixvs4-tqsr5bwy_malta-registration/moving-forward-after-loss-spousal-bereavement-group-spring-session/2024-05-09/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T233311
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SUMMARY:Hampshire Softball Strikes Out ALS
DESCRIPTION:Hampshire High School Softball is hosting a fundraiser to Strike-Out ALS on May 11th.   It will be a great day to watch some softball while giving away some great raffle baskets.   All the proceeds raised from the fundraiser will be given to the Les Turner ALS Foundation’s Fundraise Your Way program. \nLocation: Hampshire High School Saturday\, May 11th\, 2024  \nTickets sold at the door. \n 10 AM – Hampshire V. Woodstock North\, Noon – Woodstock North V. Bartlett\, 2 PM – Hampshire V. Bartlett  \nClick to learn more \n 
URL:https://lesturnerals.org/https-us02web-zoom-us-webinar-register-wn_nvixvs4-tqsr5bwy_malta-registration/hampshire-softball-strikes-out-als/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240511T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T233311
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T191029Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating ALS Together Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Meets the Second Saturday of each month from 10:30am – 12:00 pm \nFacilitator(s): Karen Raley Steffens\, RN\, CHPN\, CCM \nRSVP: Please email us at supportgroup@lesturnerals.org to RSVP \n*Meetings will be held over Zoom and a Zoom invitation will be sent via email once you register for the group.*
URL:https://lesturnerals.org/https-us02web-zoom-us-webinar-register-wn_nvixvs4-tqsr5bwy_malta-registration/navigating-als-together/2024-05-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T233311
CREATED:20240110T193053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T193254Z
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SUMMARY:ALS Caregivers Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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 tumultuous that they often feel exhausted and overwhelmed\, hungry for emotional comfort. Together\, with the guidance and encouragement of a devoted facilitator\, caregivers can find the strength to persevere. And\, by feeling heard and understood\, caregivers become more equipped to face another day with new coping strategies. \nTime: Meets the Third Thursday of each month from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. \nFacilitator: Anne Lidsky\, PhD \nRSVP: Please RSVP here. \n*Meetings will be held over Zoom and a Zoom invitation will be sent via email once you register for the group.*
URL:https://lesturnerals.org/https-us02web-zoom-us-webinar-register-wn_nvixvs4-tqsr5bwy_malta-registration/caregiversupport-group-2-3/2024-05-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T233311
CREATED:20240117T220309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T221300Z
UID:10000910-1715882400-1715887800@lesturnerals.org
SUMMARY:Moving Forward After Loss: Spousal/Bereavement Group Spring Session
DESCRIPTION:A closed\, six-week therapeutic bereavement group for spouses or partners of people who have died from ALS within the past six to nine months. \nThis group provides support\, validation\, and education in a supportive setting to those who are grieving the loss of their loved one. \nSpring Session- April 11- May 16\, 2024 \nVisit our Calendar of Events for upcoming dates. \nTime: 6 – 7:30 p.m. C.S.T\n\nFacilitator: Easton Stevenson\, LCSW\n \nRSVP: Please register here. This group is invite only.
URL:https://lesturnerals.org/https-us02web-zoom-us-webinar-register-wn_nvixvs4-tqsr5bwy_malta-registration/moving-forward-after-loss-spousal-bereavement-group-spring-session/2024-05-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T233311
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SUMMARY:Lew Blond Memorial 5K Run/Walk
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 18\, 2024\n\n\n\n\nNorthbrook\, IL\nThe annual Lew Blond Memorial 5K Run/Walk honors former Northbrook/Glenview School District 30 teacher Lew Blond\, who passed away from ALS in 2000. A portion of the proceeds go to the Les Turner ALS Foundation in Lew’s memory. \nThere are activities for all age levels including the Little Lew 50-yard dash for children up to six years old. The Lew Blond 5K is a great chance for people of all ability levels to get some exercise\, enjoy the sun\, and support ALS care and research. \nDuring registration\, if you select ‘Les Turner ALS Foundation’ in the “How did you hear about the Lew Blond Run?” drop-down\, the full proceeds from your registration will be donated to the Foundation. \n\nhttps://www.lewblondrun.org/
URL:https://lesturnerals.org/https-us02web-zoom-us-webinar-register-wn_nvixvs4-tqsr5bwy_malta-registration/lew-blond-memorial-5k-run-walk-4/
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SUMMARY:2024 Life Time Chicago Spring Half Marathon and 10K
DESCRIPTION:We don’t just race to the finish line. We race to a CURE. \nSunday\, May 19\, 2024\nMaggie Daley Park in Chicago \nWelcome to the 2024 Life Time Chicago Spring Half Marathon. Run for the Les Turner ALS Foundation and join a community committed to finding a world free of ALS. Stroll along the beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline\, then get the party started at the Spring Market Finish Festival complete with take-home flowers\, beer\, brunch\, live music\, photo ops\, and much more. \nThe funds you raise go toward our mission to provide the most comprehensive care and support to people living with ALS and their families so that they can confidently navigate the disease\, and advance scientific research for the prevention\, treatment\, and cure of ALS. \n2024 Life Time Chicago Spring Half Marathon and 10k – Les Turner ALS Foundation
URL:https://lesturnerals.org/https-us02web-zoom-us-webinar-register-wn_nvixvs4-tqsr5bwy_malta-registration/2024-life-time-chicago-spring-half-marathon-and-10k/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240520T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240520T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T233311
CREATED:20231024T194007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T191530Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating ALS Together Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Meets the Third Monday of each month from 2-3:15 p.m. \nFacilitator: Anne Lidsky\, PhD \nRSVP: Please email us at supportgroup@lesturnerals.org to RSVP \n*Meetings will be held over Zoom and a Zoom invitation will be sent via email once you register for the group.*
URL:https://lesturnerals.org/https-us02web-zoom-us-webinar-register-wn_nvixvs4-tqsr5bwy_malta-registration/navigatingalstogether/2024-05-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240520T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240520T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T233311
CREATED:20240110T192825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T193410Z
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SUMMARY:ALS Caregivers Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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 tumultuous that they often feel exhausted and overwhelmed\, hungry for emotional comfort. Together\, with the guidance and encouragement of a devoted facilitator\, caregivers can find the strength to persevere. And\, by feeling heard and understood\, caregivers become more equipped to face another day with new coping strategies. \nTime: Meets the Third Monday of each month from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. \nFacilitator: Anne Lidsky\, PhD \nRSVP: Please RSVP here. \n*Meetings will be held over Zoom and a Zoom invitation will be sent via email once you register for the group.*
URL:https://lesturnerals.org/https-us02web-zoom-us-webinar-register-wn_nvixvs4-tqsr5bwy_malta-registration/caregivers-only-support-group-thursday-2/2024-05-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240525T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240525T113000
DTSTAMP:20260501T233311
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T192232Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating ALS Together Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Meets the Fourth Saturday of each month from 10:30 am-11:30 a.m. \nFacilitator(s): Rochelle Walwer\, LCSW \nRSVP: Click here to register \n*Meetings will be held over Zoom and a Zoom invitation will be sent via email once you register for the group.*
URL:https://lesturnerals.org/https-us02web-zoom-us-webinar-register-wn_nvixvs4-tqsr5bwy_malta-registration/navigatingalstogether-2/2024-05-25/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240527
DTSTAMP:20260501T233312
CREATED:20240118T162246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T170148Z
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SUMMARY:Lou Gehrig Day Game - Chicago White Sox
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Guaranteed Rate Field on Sunday\, May 26 at 1:10 p.m for the Chicago White Sox game against the Baltimore Orioles.\nA portion of all tickets sales will benefit our Foundation. \nOnce you buy your tickets please email Kim at kkempf@lesturnerals.org to get more information about our pregame tailgate. \n\nClick the buy tickets \n  \n 
URL:https://lesturnerals.org/https-us02web-zoom-us-webinar-register-wn_nvixvs4-tqsr5bwy_malta-registration/lou-gehrig-day-game-chicago-white-sox/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240527T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T233312
CREATED:20240110T194328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T165348Z
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SUMMARY:Living After Loss (Bereavement Group)
DESCRIPTION:An open\, supportive monthly bereavement group for anyone (family\, friend\, etc.) who has lost a loved one to ALS within the past year. This group will provide a place to connect with others who have experienced the loss of a loved one to ALS; stories will be told\, feelings will be explored\, and information will be shared about how to remain connected to the memory of a loved one. \nDate: Fourth Monday \nTime: 6pm – 7:30pm \nFacilitator(s): Easton Stevenson\, LCSW\n \nRSVP: Email supportgroup@lesturnerals.org. \n*Meetings will be held over Zoom and a Zoom invitation will be sent via email once you register for the group.* \n 
URL:https://lesturnerals.org/https-us02web-zoom-us-webinar-register-wn_nvixvs4-tqsr5bwy_malta-registration/living-after-loss-bereavement-group-2-2/2024-05-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T233312
CREATED:20240502T151456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T151456Z
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SUMMARY:ALS Learning Series: Developing tools to help people living with ALS make difficult decisions
DESCRIPTION:People living with ALS must make many complex decisions regarding their future care needs\, which can be stressful and overwhelming. In our upcoming ALS Learning Series\, with Dr. Anne Hogden\, she’ll discuss how she and other researchers have collaborated with the ALS community\, their family members\, and their ALS care teams to develop tools that support people living with ALS to make informed choices for their care and quality of life.  \nThursday\, May 30\, 2024\, 6pm CST  \nDr Anne Hogden PhD\, B SpPath\, BA (Hons) is a Senior Lecturer and researcher with the School of Population Health\, Faculty of Medicine and Health\, University of New South Wales\, Australia. She is a serving member of MND Research Australia\, MND Australia Research Committee\, The MND Collective Board and MND Collective Clinical Care working group.  Her work focuses on patient decision support tool development for MND/ALS care.  She has authored the first-ever MND/ALS patient decision support tool in Australia and assisted in similar tool development in the UK and USA. \nRegister now!
URL:https://lesturnerals.org/https-us02web-zoom-us-webinar-register-wn_nvixvs4-tqsr5bwy_malta-registration/als-learning-series-developing-tools-to-help-people-living-with-als-make-difficult-decisions/
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