At the age of 54, Martin Tejeda found himself in uncharted territory for the second time. Originally from Atlixco in the state of Puebla, Mexico, he immigrated to Chicago at 19, and over the decades that followed, his family has …
Walker Wednesday #6 Teammate Recruitment
Hello, walkers! Welcome to Walker Wednesday where we share inspiring stories and tips on how to run a successful fundraiser and keep you up to date on Walk news. Count Me In! Teammate Recruitment Growing your group with dedicated teammates …
Walker Wednesday #5 T- shirt reveal
Hello, walkers! Welcome to Walker Wednesday where we share inspiring stories and tips on how to run a successful fundraiser and keep you up to date on Walk news. 2023 Walk for Life T-Shirt Design Reveal Every year, we commemorate …
Walker Wednesday #4 Maximizing the Web
Hello, walkers! Welcome to Walker Wednesday where we share inspiring stories and tips on how to run a successful fundraiser and keep you up to date on Walk news. Maximizing the Web You can build your team and exceed your …
Walker Wednesday #3 Get involved
Hello, walkers! Welcome to Walker Wednesday where we share inspiring stories and tips on how to run a successful fundraiser and keep you up to date on Walk news. Everyone’s support systems are different. While some teams use online fundraising …
Walker Wednesday #2 General Fundraising Tips
Hello, walkers! Welcome to Walker Wednesday where we share inspiring stories and tips on how to run a successful fundraiser and keep you up to date on Walk news. Host a FUNdraising Event Fundraising events are a great opportunity to …
Walker Wednesday #1
Hello, walkers! Welcome to Walker Wednesday where we share inspiring stories and tips on how to run a successful fundraiser and keep you up to date on Walk news. Walker Spotlight: Ninfa Queyquep Ninfa is the captain of one of …
Faces of ALS: Anne Lidsky, a legacy of resilience and love
More than 50 years later, Anne Lidsky vividly remembers preparing mixed chicken broth and other homemade concoctions for her mother’s feeding tube. She was a teenager when her mother was diagnosed with ALS, and with her father also unwell, Anne …
Faces of ALS: Julie Stowell, from the heart
She’s one of the people you see at the finish line of the ALS Walk for Life, wearing a sparkly silver-and-blue tutu as she cheers on the finishers. But watch Julie Stowell for a minute and you’ll see her slip …
The Importance of Comprehensive Care for ALS
In 2016, at the age of 38, Kristin Rankin was in the prime of her career and personal life. Married with three young daughters, Kristin was three years into pursuing tenure as an assistant professor of Maternal and Child Health …
