Calendar of Events

Newly Diagnosed ALS Support Series

An ALS diagnosis is difficult to process. People often feel shocked and isolated by the news, whether the diagnosis was for themselves or a family member. It’s hard to move forward or figure out what comes next.   This summer, the ...

Caregivers-Only Support Group

The Caregivers Only group offers a time to talk about all the issues caregivers face in a non-judgmental, accepting atmosphere without their loved one, who is living with ALS, being present. Caregivers share a common experience; life has become so ...

Lou Gehrig Cubs Game

Wrigley Field -- Rooftop 3619 N. Sheffield, Chicago, IL, United States

Every summer, Major League Baseball celebrates Lou Gehrig Day at ballparks across the country. Whether you're loyal to the Chicago Cubs or White Sox, we'd love to meet up, honor the Iron Horse, and have a great time together at ...

Caregiver Only Support Group

The Caregivers Only group offers a time to talk about all the issues caregivers face in a non-judgmental, accepting atmosphere without their loved one, who is living with ALS, being present. Caregivers share a common experience; life has become so ...

June Learning Series

Not everyone with ALS will need or choose to have a tracheostomy, but there may come a time when it’s necessary for continued breathing. You may have respiratory weakness that can no longer be treated with a mask and non-invasive ...

Chicagoland Support Group

Meets the Third Tuesday of each month from 1 - 2:30pm Facilitator: Anne Lidsky, PhD RSVP: Please email us at [email protected] to RSVP *Meetings will be held over Zoom and a Zoom invitation will be sent via email once you ...

All in for ALS YPG Bar Crawl

Join the Young ProfessionALS Group for their summer bar crawl on Sunday, July 9th from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Pony Inn, Cody's Public House, and Waterhouse in Roscoe Village. Tickets include a YPG visor and discounts at participating bars. Spend ...

Wheaton Support Group

Marianjoy Rehab Center 26 W 171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

*Meets the fourth Saturday of each month from 10:30am-12pm Support group meetings are open to patients, family members, caregivers and friends. Each facility is wheelchair accessible and offers free parking. We request that you RSVP if you are planning to ...

 

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