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 …
June 2025 Foundation eNews
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 …
June 2025 Foundation eNews
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 …
May 2025 Foundation eNews
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 …
May 2025 Foundation eNews
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 …
April 2025 Foundation eNews
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, …
April 2025 Foundation eNews
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, …
April 2025 Foundation eNews
The Hope Through Caring Gala auction is live! Our Hope Through Caring Gala is this Saturday, April 5 at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in Chicago, but our fabulous Gala auction is now open for early bidding. Place your bids today …
March 2025 Foundation eNews
Building community, creating impact At this year’s Hope Through Caring Gala, we recognize Brian Davis and Katy McNeil, whose generosity and dedication have strengthened the ALS community in lasting ways. When Brian was diagnosed with ALS on his 36th birthday …
Never back down, never give up: Ken Trent
For Ken Trent and his family, those six words—never back down, never give up—have become their motto. His youngest daughter first said them, and now they guide the Trent family through each day. “ALS takes away your independence,” says Ken. …
