8th Annual ALS Walk4Life

Saturday, September 12 - Montrose Harbor

What is the Les Turner ALS Walk4Life?
One of the world's largest ALS gatherings, the ALS Walk4Life is an approximately two-mile walk along Chicago's beautiful lakefront and is a demonstration of hope, courage and community. Most people walk as teams honoring those currently living with ALS or in memory of someone who has passed away from the disease.

Click on the Play Movie graphic on the left to view a short video on the the Walk.

Join us as we strive to raise $1 million!

• Bring your family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, classmates...EVERYONE
• The route is wheelchair, stroller and pet accessible
• All participants who raise and submit $75 PRIOR to Walk day will receive a 2009 Walk4Life t-shirt
• After crossing the finish line, stop by the many tents for information, food and fun!
• Entertainment includes the Jesse White Tumblers, a moon walk, temporary tattoos and more
• Bring a picnic and enjoy the day - or order lunch in advance
• We'll walk rain or shine
• Reserved patient parking available

Why Should YOU Walk4Life?
Participating in the Walk is a wonderful way to raise awareness and funds for ALS. Contributions to the Walk4Life support:

• Local clinical care at the Les Turner Foundation/Lois Insolia ALS Center
• Two world-class research laboratories at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
• Professional in-home consultation services
• Communications and durable medical equipment banks
• Equipment & respite grants
• Monthly support group meetings
• Educational programs for patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals

When and Where is the Les Turner ALS Walk4Life?
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Montrose Harbor - Chicago, Ill.
Check-in: 8:30 a.m.
Walk Begins: 10:00 a.m.

For directions, please click here. For a site map, click here.

How Do I Walk4Life?
It's easy to start a team!

• Organize any group of two or more people
• Choose a team captain and team name
• Teams are given their own web page for supporters to visit, donate and/or join the team

Become a virtual walker. Can't make the Walk? Virtual walkers are given the tools to raise awareness and funds for the Walk, including a web page, but don't physically attend the event.

How Do I Register?
You can register by doing one of the following:

Register online - it's quick and easy! By simply clicking one of the boxes below, you'll be able to register a team, join a team, donate to a team or register as an individual walker. If you'd like to view all of this year's registered teams and/or individual walkers, please click here. Or, join Lou's Ends, a team comprised of individual walkers!

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Complete the registration page and mail or fax it back to the Foundation office at 847-679-9109.

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Register as a Virtual Walker by clicking on the box above.

How Else Can I Get Involved?
Volunteer for the Walk. On the day of the Walk we always need volunteers to help direct foot traffic, hand out t-shirts and help ensure the event is a success. To submit a volunteer registration form, please click here.

Sponsor the Walk. The Foundation is always looking for corporate partners to help spread the word about ALS awareness and provide materials or monetary support for Foundation events. To learn more on how you can join us in the fight to eliminate ALS, please click here to download a Sponsorship Packet or contact Amber Payne , special events manager, at (847) 745-6018.

Fundraising Tools
You've registered for the ALS Walk4Life and you're ready to start raising funds and recruiting team members. Below are some documents to help Team Captains and Walkers reach their fundraising goals and truly Walk4Life.

Logos for your Team T-shirts
Click here to download Foundation logos to add to your team t-shirts!