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Walking for my dad, and the ALS community This September, Alex Willard will walk for the first time in honor of his dad, Jim, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2023. “Our story isn’t a sad one,” Alex says. “It’s …

No Quitters for Q: walking strong for 16 years Since 2009, Ninfa Queyquep has led her team, No Quitters for Q, at the ALS Walk for Life in honor of her late husband, Eric. “He was diagnosed in July, and …

Two decades of walking strong — Gary Kravitz and his crew Since 2004, Gary Kravitz has been a constant presence at the ALS Walk for Life. “I’ve signed up 20 years in a row,” he says. “I only missed once—when …

Walking for Richie—and for each other For more than a decade, the D’Ambrosia family has come together for the ALS Walk for Life, honoring the man who brought them to the cause. Diagnosed in 2013 and living in Bronzeville near …

Get ready for the biggest ALS event in the Midwest “This is a great event, there’s a DJ and things for kids to do. The location is great and helps bring out a crowd. I love the walk and the …

Walk with us toward a world free from ALS Get ready to lace up your sneakers and join the largest ALS gathering in the Midwest: the Les Turner ALS Foundation’s ALS Walk for Life! It’s more than just a walk—it’s a …

Highlighting our community this ALS Awareness Month As ALS Awareness Month draws to a close, we’re continuing to highlight the lived experiences of people affected by ALS. In the second half of May, we’re focusing on two powerful themes: — The financial …

ALS Awareness Month is this May May is ALS Awareness Month — and we’re spotlighting what it truly means to live with this disease. This week, we’re continuing our series with stories from our ALS community that bring this experience …

Lace Up for a Cause at the Lew Blond Run/Walk Join us on Saturday, May 18 for the Lew Blond Memorial 5K Run/Walk — a community tradition that honors the life and legacy of beloved Maple School teacher Lew Blond, …

The Gala was a smash hit! With over 400 guests joining in person and virtually, the 37th annual Hope Through Caring Gala was a night to remember. Together, we raised $620,000 and counting to support compassionate ALS care, groundbreaking research, …