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It's Walk Season! With your help, we can Walk to Defeat ALSŪ!
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Run to Defeat ALS
We invite you to join TeamALS for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Or, you can choose any race, anywhere, any time and help us raise funds to provide extraordinary care services, create impactful awareness programs and spearhead local and national advocacy efforts as we continue fighting Lou Gehrig's Disease.
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Walk to Defeat ALS
More than 180 walks take place in communities across the country February through November. Walk to Defeat ALS draws people of all ages and athletic abilities coming together to honor a loved one with the disease, to remember those who’ve passed and to show their support for the cause.
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Ride to Defeat ALS
Rise to the challenge, and fight ALS your way! We give you the tools. You decide when & where to fight ALS with your bicycle. Put your passion into finding a cure for ALS!
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Volunteer
Donate your time to help those in need. Volunteers are the driving force behind The ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter. To learn how you can help in your area, please contact us.
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CURE 90/90 - Breakthrough ALS
We'll be back in Daley Plaza in Chicago's Loop for our ALS Awareness event, Cure 90/90! This year's theme is "Breakthrough ALS". Join us Monday, May 22, 2017. Click here to see some fantastic videos from last year!
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The 11th Annual ALS Classic
The ALS Classic presented by The Hartford continues to be one of the highlights of our year. The ALS Classic provides the golfing community an opportunity to share their passion of the game while supporting the fight against ALS. Bob Dickman, PGA Professional and ALS Classic Tournament Chair, has been leading our efforts, engaging corporate partners for the past 11 years. The ALS Classic will be held on September 6th at Cog Hill Golf Course & Country Club in Lemont, IL.
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Community Partner Events
Fight ALS your way! Community Partner Events are fundraisers hosted and organized by YOU in the way that suits you best! Click to see what's going on in your area and support the ALS Community.
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Whether you’re newly diagnosed, navigating your journey with the disease, caring for a person with ALS, or researching the cure, there are resources to support you. If you are an ALS patient and would like to register with our chapter, please click here.
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Caring for someone with ALS is hard work. We offer resources and support to help you.
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Your gift will help The ALS Association support research to find a cure for ALS and provide much-needed services to patients and their families. By becoming a part of The ALS Association family and making your gift today, you will help sustain hope in thousands of people affected by ALS.