A day of fun, community, and hope We are overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone who joined us at the 2025 annual Les Turner ALS Walk for Life! On a perfect fall day at Soldier Field, more than 1,800 participants across …
Walker Wednesday #5
Know Before You Go Can you believe the ALS Walk for Life is only three days away? We are so excited to see everyone again at Soldier Field. From everyone at the Les Turner ALS Foundation, thank you so much …
September 2025 Foundation eNews
Join us and the ALS community this Saturday! The ALS Walk for Life is this Saturday, Sept. 20 at Soldier Field in Chicago, and we couldn’t be more excited! This isn’t just a fundraiser — it’s the Midwest’s largest ALS …
Walker Wednesday #4 – Bonus Edition
Fundraising Crunch Time With only ten days left till the Les Turner ALS Walk for Life, the countdown starts now for a final push for fundraising. Luckily, there are many ways to quickly spread the word and take your team …
Walker Wednesday #3
Celebrate Your Success With Fundraising Incentives Encourage your team to level up their fundraising to earn more exciting fundraising incentives. Fundraising incentives are cumulative, so those who raise over $1,000 will receive all three prizes. We are also introducing a …
September 2025 Foundation eNews
Leo’s Motor Neurons, Motoring at the Walk This September marks Sue Carrel’s 10th ALS Walk for Life—nine of them as the proud captain of Leo’s Motor Neurons, the team she formed with her husband Leo, who lived with ALS until …
Walker Wednesday #2
From Idea to Impact Fundraisers are a great opportunity to use your skills and your friends’ and family’s interests to achieve your fundraising goal. Our friends at the Matt Creen Golf Invitational have been raising money for the Les Turner …
August 2025 Foundation eNews
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 …
August 2025 Foundation eNews
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 …
Walker Wednesday #1
Building Your Dream Team With only two months until the ALS Walk for Life on Saturday, September 20th, now is the time to build your team! Growing your team means you will raise more necessary funds for ALS care, education, …
