Dear Patch Editor and Readers,
ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s
disease, can trap a
person inside a body that no longer works. Daily activities can be challenging
and maybe impossible. Socializing becomes harder and
people often feel isolated.
But at the 12th Annual
Les Turner ALS Walk For Life, the ALS community joined together in support of
one another. Held at Soldier Field, the event attracted more than 6,500 people
and participants have raised more than $825,000 for research, patient care and
educational programs.
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Teams honored people living with ALS
and paid tribute to those who have lost their battle. Participants gave 110
percent. For example, Paul Launer’s Iron Horse Brigade raised $78,000 to become
the top fundraising team, and the Walk For Life Family Chairs, The Bob Simonds Team,
inspired others by raising $57,000.
On behalf of the Les Turner ALS
Foundation, I want to thank the participants, volunteers, donors and sponsors for
their support. We were thrilled to welcome back Kathy Hart of 101.9FM The Mix
and Phil Schwarz of ABC7 as our hosts, and were touched by their personal stories
of how ALS has affected their families.
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Established in
1977, the Les Turner ALS Foundation is one of the nation’s preeminent
organizations dedicated to the treatment and elimination of ALS. The Foundation
is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine where it funds two research
laboratories and a multi-disciplinary clinical program. The Foundation also
offers patient services and educational activities.
To those who
donated and to the thousands who joined us at the ALS Walk For Life, thank you.
Your support helps keep hope alive.
Sincerely,
Wendy Abrams
Executive Director
Les Turner ALS
Foundation, Skokie
847-679-3311
