ALS Walk for Life – Honoring Teams We will be celebrating our 20th Anniversary of the ALS Walk for Life on September 18. As we honor all teams, here’s a look at two – a team that has been with …
August 2021 Foundation eNews
The ALS Walk for Life is September 18 The 20th anniversary of our ALS Walk for Life is returning to Chicago’s lakefront on Saturday, September 18! Our signature event features a beautiful two-mile stroll along the lakefront and finishes at …
July 2021 Foundation eNews
StrikeOut 5K and 1 Mile Run, Walk & Roll is back, register today! We are exicted to all be back together in-person for our Summer signature event on Thursday, July 22, at Guaranteed Rate Field, home of the Chicago White …
June 2021 Events eNews
Strike Out ALS is Back at Guaranteed Rate Field We are thrilled to welcome our Les Turner ALS family back to Guaranteed Rate Field, home of the Chicago White Sox, on Thursday, July 22 for this year’s Strike Out ALS 5k …
June 2021 Foundation eNews
Celebrating Lou Gehrig Day with Jonathan Eig and Lin Brehmer Join longtime friends of our Les Turner ALS family, Jonathan Eig, acclaimed New York Times best-selling author of ‘Luckiest Man: The Life and Death of Lou Gehrig,’ and renowned Chicago …
May 2021 Events eNews
Strike Out ALS 5k and 1 Mile Registration Open Summer is just around the corner and that means our Strike Out ALS 5k and 1 Mile Run, Walk & Roll is too! Just like last year, our virtual format offers …
May 2021 Foundation eNews
How Do You #TakeABreath? Breathing. It’s something that can easily be taken for granted. But for many people living with ALS, breathing can often be a daily challenge. Our #TakeABreath campaign during ALS Awareness Month in May allows you to share …
Tips for Preventing the Spread of Respiratory Disease
As someone living with ALS or in contact with someone living with ALS, you should always take special precautions to safeguard your health and the health of those around you. People living with ALS are at an increased risk of respiratory problems …
April 2021 Events eNews
#TakeaBreath During ALS Awareness Month in May Be a part of our new #TakeaBreath Campaign this coming May for ALS Awareness Month to honor and recognize the resiliency of people with ALS, for whom breathing can be a daily challenge. …
April 2021 Foundation eNews
Grief & Loss in Children and Youth in Families with ALS: April ALS Learning Series Last month, our ALS Learning Series webinar focused on talking with children about ALS. This Thursday, April 8 at 12pm CST, Dr. Melinda Kavanaugh returns …
