Calendar of Events

  • Bank of America Chicago Marathon

    Cross one off your bucket list and sign up with Team Race for ALS in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Tackle this 26.2 mile course through iconic Grant Park and beautiful Chicago neighborhoods. Surpass your endurance goals while supporting ...

  • ALS News You Can Use

    Hyatt Rosemont 6350 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL, United States

    Sunday, October 14th 1:00 – 3:00pm Hyatt Rosemont 6350 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL Legal Care for Living with ALS Presented by Helen Mesoloras, JD  Elder and Disability Attorney and Partner with Dutton & Casey, Attorneys at Law When a ...

  • 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 ...

  • Chicago Support Group

    Saint Xavier University, Shannon Center 2nd floor conference room Saint Xavier University, Shannon Center 2nd floor conference room, Chicago, IL, United States

    *Meets the First Thursday of each month from 6:30pm – 8pm 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 ...

  • Celebration of Life

    The Les Turner ALS Foundation Office 5550 W. Touhy Avenue, Skokie, IL

    Please join us at the Les Turner ALS Foundation’s Celebration of Life to remember our loved ones lost to ALS. This special service honors all those we have lost to ALS in the last forty years and includes readings by ...

  • Sam Shepard Jubilee: Fool for Love Tribute Show

    Stage 773 1225 W. Belmont, Chicago, IL, United States

    Fools for Love Tribute Show November 5, 6 & 7, 2018 Stage 773 1225 W. Belmont Avenue Chicago, IL 60657 Doors Open: 7pm Show: 7:30pm All donations support the Les Turner ALS Foundation On what would be the late Sam ...

  • All in for ALS Casino Night

    East Bank Club 500 N. Kinsbury St., Chicago, United States

    Saturday, November 10, 2018 7:30pm-11:00pm East Bank Club 500 N Kingsbury St. Chicago, IL 60654 All in for ALS is the Les Turner ALS Foundation’s Young ProfessionALS Group’s signature casino night event featuring exciting games like Blackjack, Roulette and Craps ...

  • 8th Annual Les Turner Symposium on ALS and NeuroRepair

    Prentice Women's Hospital 250 W. Superior Street, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us for the 8th Annual Les Turner Symposium on ALS and NeuroRepair: Celebrating Research, Patient Care, and Education. This one day event will take place on Monday, November 12, 2018, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Location Prentice Women’s Hospital Conference ...

  • Wheaton Support Group*

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

    *Please note, the November Wheaton Support Group will meet on Saturday, November 17 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Support group meetings are open to people living with ALS, family members, caregivers and friends. Each facility is wheelchair accessible and offers ...

  • World’s Longest Turkey Trot: Alfredo Pedro Memorial Run

    Years ago, ultramarathoner Alfredo Perro complained to his friend Scott Kummer that he wanted to run one last 100 mile race before the end of the year. Scott and Alfredo decided to simply run from the Chicago Bean to the ...