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SUMMARY:ALS Walk For Life 2024
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the 23rd annual ALS Walk for Life! \nJoin us for the largest ALS gathering in the Midwest! This event includes a two-mile stroll along the lakefront in Chicago\, finishing with a trip through historic Soldier Field. Walking in small groups and big teams\, thousands come together to honor loved ones who are living with ALS and remember those we have lost. \nWalk for the Les Turner ALS Foundation and join a community committed to finding a world free of ALS. The funds you raise go directly to our mission 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. \nwww.alswalkforlife.org
URL:https://lesturnerals.org/https-us02web-zoom-us-webinar-register-wn_nvixvs4-tqsr5bwy_malta-registration/als-walk-for-life-2024/
LOCATION:Soldier Field\, 1410 Museum Campus Dr\, Chicago \, IL\, 60605\, United States
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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/2024-09-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240916T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240916T150000
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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/2024-09-16/
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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-2/2024-09-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T193000
DTSTAMP:20260524T200627
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SUMMARY:Moving Forward After Loss: Spousal/ Partner Bereavement Group Fall 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. \nFall Session – Sept 17 – Oct 22\, 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-partner-bereavement-group-fall-session-2/2024-09-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T130000
DTSTAMP:20260524T200627
CREATED:20240731T135136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T135136Z
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SUMMARY:Open Enrollment Matters: Health Insurance Considerations for People Diagnosed with ALS  
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 19\, 2024\, 12:00 p.m.\, CST   \nOpen Enrollment is the time each year when consumers can sign up or make changes to their health insurance coverage. This presentation will outline why you should care about Open Enrollment\, factors to consider when enrolling in a new plan\, and the importance of choosing your plan wisely\, especially for those diagnosed with ALS.  We will touch on commercial health insurance as well as Medicare. Please join us!   \nThe Les Turner ALS Foundation is proud to offer this webinar at no cost to the ALS community. Thank you to the Gilbert & Jacqueline Fern Foundation & Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America for sponsoring this webinar. 
URL:https://lesturnerals.org/https-us02web-zoom-us-webinar-register-wn_nvixvs4-tqsr5bwy_malta-registration/open-enrollment-matters-health-insurance-considerations-for-people-diagnosed-with-als/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T150000
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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-2-3/2024-09-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260524T200627
CREATED:20240822T161942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T142708Z
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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 7:00 – 8:00 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/als-caregivers-support-group/2024-09-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240923T193000
DTSTAMP:20260524T200627
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-2-2/2024-09-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T193000
DTSTAMP:20260524T200627
CREATED:20240117T220700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T141804Z
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SUMMARY:Moving Forward After Loss: Spousal/ Partner Bereavement Group Fall 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. \nFall Session – Sept 17 – Oct 22\, 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-partner-bereavement-group-fall-session-2/2024-09-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240928T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240928T113000
DTSTAMP:20260524T200627
CREATED:20240110T192230Z
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-2/2024-09-28/
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