8th Annual ALS Walk4Life!!

Thank you to the 5,000 people who joined us on Saturday, September 12 at Montrose Harbor! As of September 28, the Walk has raised nearly $700,000 - and money is still coming into the office! We'll update this total in the coming weeks, so stay tuned.

To view hundreds of photos from this year's event, please click here.

To watch ALS patient Steve Heronemus give an emotional kick-off speech at this year's Opening Ceremony, click on the graphic to the left. To read all of the words spoken during the ceremony, click here.

You can still donate to the Walk by clicking below. Help us reach $1 million!

Donate to the ALS Walk4Life

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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.

2010 Walk4Life information
COMING SOON!

• 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 2010 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

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.