The Les Turner ALS Foundation is honored to have numerous community and family fundraising events held on its behalf throughout the year. We'd like to take this opportunity to thank the many families and organizations for their hard work, dedication and perseverance in raising funds and awareness of ALS - we simply couldn't do it without you!
| The Mingus Awareness Project 2010 |
| You can still donate to the Mingus Awareness Project. Click here for more information. Thanks to all those who came out for a great night! |
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| Diamond Dare VI - A Great Success! |
Thanks to everyone who joined us for a fun-filled evening at Alexian Field on July 15th!
Over the past five years, the event has raised over $200,000 thanks to the efforts of organizer Ross Wolfson and the dedicated players of Play Ball USA and Rosemont Health & Fitness/CNSMBL!
You can still donate to a player or to the whole event at the Diamond Dare VI website!
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| Tri-Cities and 95.9 FM Strike Out ALS |
Thanks to everyone who joined us for a great day! Special thanks to 95.9 FM The River, Jersey Mike's Subs, The UPS Store, First Choice Bank of St. Charles and Applebee's.
Check your raffle tickets! The winning numbers are:
$500 Sofa Solutions gift certificate - 729393
$20 Applebee's gift certificate - 729446 and 729448
Call Vicki at 630-995-1208 to claim your prize.
Don't forget that Wednesday, July 28, is the Applebee's "Dine to Donate" date. Click here to download the flyer.
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| Fuddruckers Benefit |
| Date: |
Saturday, August 7, 2010 |
Where: |
Fuddruckers, 300 Town Center, Matteson, IL |
What:
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On August 7, the Fuddruckers in Matteson will be hosting a dine and donate benefit for the Les Turner ALS Foundation. Download the flyer, and present it when you order. Fuddruckers will donate 20% of the sale to the Foundation. |
| More Info: |
Click here to download the flyer. |
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| Jersey Auction Night at Alexian Field |
| Date: |
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 |
| Time: |
7:00pm |
| Where: |
Alexian Field, home of the Schaumburg Flyers; Schaumburg, IL |
| What: |
If you can't get enough baseball, be sure to come out on Tuesday, August 10, when the Flyers will be auctioning off a jersey to benefit the Foundation. While you're there, take advantage of Two Dollar Tuesdays with $2 Miller and Pepsi products. Visit the Flyers' website for additional information. |
| Cost: |
Lawn and bleacher seats are $5 ; reserved seats $10 - $11. |
| More Info: |
Visit the Flyers' website for more information. |
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| 4th Annual Ralph Russo Charity Golf Classic |
| Date: |
Monday, August 16, 2010 |
| Time: |
10:30 Check In, 11:00 Lunch, 1:00 Shotgun Start, 6:00 Dinner |
| Where: |
Itasca Country Club, 400 E. Orchard, Itasca, IL |
What:
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On Monday, August 16, 2010, the 4th Annual ROAR Ralph Russo ALS Charity Golf Classic will be held in honor of Ralph, who was diagnosed with ALS in January 2006. Prior to the onset of ALS, Ralph was President and CEO of Sara Lee Coffee & Tea (formerly Superior Coffee).
Although ALS has progressively diminished Ralph’s physical abilities, it has not altered his spirit or his determination to live each day to the fullest.
Ralph is now officially retired. He enjoys visits from his friends, watching movies and playing an occasional game of poker. Also enjoying his family, marveling at how well they are developing. He stays active with the Les Turner ALS Foundation through this golf outing. |
| Cost: |
Golfers, $250 per person, $1,000 for a four-some
Dinner and program only, $100 per person |
| More Info: |
Visit the ROAR website for more information. |
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| Go for Glo Benefit Concert with Michael McDermott |
| Date: |
Saturday, August 21, 2010 |
| Time: |
Doors open at 6:30pm, concert at 7:00pm |
| Where: |
Austin's Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Rd, Libertyville, IL |
What:
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Join in a celebration of HOPE to honor Gloria Sidell, who was diagnosed with ALS one year ago this Easter. Marc, Gloria's son, and Missy Frisco have teamed up with Chicago-based singer/songwriter Michael McDermott and his band to host a fun and exciting concert this summer. All proceeds will benefit the Les Turner ALS Foundation.
Often compared to Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan, Michael McDermott has established himself as one of America's finest songwriters. Michael's music can be heard daily on 93XRT Chicago's Finest Rock.
Chicago Bears 1985 Superbowl Champion, Keith Van Horne, will also be at the event! |
| Cost: |
Tickets are $15 or $20 at the door. Special packages are also available; check the website for additional details. |
| More Info: |
Click here to order tickets and check out the silent auction items. Questions? Email or call Missy at (262) 705-8338. |
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| Windy City Thunderbolts |
| Date: |
Thursday, August 26, 2010 |
| Time: |
7:05pm |
| Where: |
Standard Bank Stadium, 14011 S. Kenton, Crestwood, IL |
What:
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Team Jean and the Windy City Thunderbolts are joining forces for "Thunderbolts Pitchin' In to Strike Out ALS."
Catch exciting minor league baseball and enjoy $1 hotdogs, $1 sno-cones and $1 draft beers. The Thunderbolts will donate a portion of every ticket sold to the Les Turner ALS Foundation. |
| Cost: |
Tickets are $10 per person. |
| More Info: |
Contact Katie at 773-480-1834 or via email to purchase tickets. |
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| Joan Alagna Memorial Golf Scramble |
| Date: |
Saturday, September 18, 2010 |
| Time: |
12:00pm |
| Where: |
Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main Street, Saint Charles, IL |
| What: |
Make plans to join us for the Joan Alagna Memorial Golf Scramble. Check-in begins at 12:00pm and the shotgun golf start follows at 1:00pm. Need to brush up on your game first? Arrive at 11:30am to take advantage of the free practice range. The day closes with dinner and entertainment at 6:30pm. |
| Cost: |
$130 for golf and dinner, $75 for golf only, $55 for dinner only |
| More Info: |
Download a registration form. Call John at 630-466-8017 for questions or more information. |
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| Are You Training for the Chicago Marathon? |
| Join Mary Kay Romano in her efforts to fundraise for the Foundation, while training for this exciting race! She is a Foundation supporter and runner, looking for others who are interested! If you are interested, please contact Mary Kay directly at romanofam6@yahoo.com or 847-644-4958. |
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| Sign, Sealed, Delivered: Start a Letter Writing Campaign |
Sometimes the easiest and most effective way to raise awareness or funds is by sharing your own story throughout your community of friends, colleagues and community members. Through a letter writing campaign, essential dollars can be raised to help ensure the continuance of the Foundation’s valuable research and patient care programs – all while educating a new audience about ALS.
Our dedicated event staff can help you with every facet of a letter writing campaign, from stuffing and sealing envelopes to delivering to the Post Office. All we need from you is a picture, a 250-300 word letter and a mailing list.
To learn more on a letter writing campaign, or to begin your own, please contact the Foundation at (847) 679-3311 or events@lesturnerals.org. |
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