Our 17th Annual Casino Night is Almost Here Step into a night of excitement at the 17th annual All In For ALS Casino Night on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 7-11 p.m. at the East Bank Club in Chicago. Immerse yourself in …
Donor Spotlight: Ann Drury
Every ALS diagnosis has a story of its own. For John Drury, one of the first warning signs came with music. “Welsh men were famous for their singing,” remembers his widow, Ann. “When he had trouble singing, we knew something …
October 2023 Foundation eNews
A Day of Hope and Celebration in Pictures That’s a wrap on the 22nd annual ALS Walk for Life, and it was a huge hit. You not only raised funds for care, advocacy, and research – you looked great doing it! Over 2,000 …
Thank you!
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks for joining us on the 22nd annual Les Turner ALS Walk for Life. Your participation shone as bright as the sun on that perfect autumn day, illuminating the remarkable passion and commitment of …
ALS Better Care Act introduced in Congress
UPDATE (12/14/2023): We encourage you to raise your voice in support of the ALS Better Care Act through MDA’s Action Center. UPDATE (11/9/2023): The ALS Better Care Act has now been introduced in the U.S. Senate. We are pleased to …
Walker Wednesday #8 Know Before You Go
Know Before You Go Can you believe the ALS Walk for Life is only three days away? We are so excited to see everyone again at Soldier Field so soon. From everyone at the Foundation, thank you so much for …
Walker Wednesday #7 Sneak Preview of the Big Day
Hello, walkers! Welcome to Walker Wednesday where we share inspiring stories and tips on how to run a successful fundraiser and keep you up to date on Walk news. With the ALS Walk for Life less than two weeks away, get ready …
September 2023 Foundation eNews
The ALS Walk for Life is here! The ALS community is coming together this Saturday, Sept. 23 at Soldier Field in Chicago. If you and your family have been affected by this terrible disease, there’s nothing like the experience of …
Faces of ALS: The Tejeda Family’s Journey / El Camino de la Familia Tejeda
At the age of 54, Martin Tejada found himself in uncharted territory for the second time. Originally from Atlixco in the state of Puebla, Mexico, he immigrated to Chicago at 19, and over the decades that followed, his family has …
September 2023 Foundation eNews
Meet the Kravitz Krew: Two Decades of Walkin’ Gary Kravitz is the driving force behind the Kravitz Krew, a team dedicated to making a difference in the fight against ALS. With an impressive 20 years of participation, Gary’s passion is …
