Les Turner ALS Foundation's ALS Walk for Life Raises $680,000

A crowd of approximately 7,000 joined together on September 15, 2019, for the Les Turner ALS Foundation's ALS Walk for Life at Soldier Field. Collectively, participants have raised $680,000 to date, and donations will be accepted through the end of the year. Hosted by ABC7 Chicago meteorologist Phil Schwarz and Melissa McGurren of the Eric in the Morning Show on 101.9 THE MIX, the event featured a 2-mile walk, entertainment, children's activities and an arts center.

"The ALS Walk for Life brings together the Les Turner ALS Foundation family for a day of inspiration, hope and fun," said Andrea Pauls Backman, CEO of the Les Turner ALS Foundation. "Through fundraising events like the ALS Walk for Life, we are able to provide the best comprehensive care for people living with ALS and their families and also fund scientific research that will lead to treatments and a cure for ALS."

ALS Walk for Life generous sponsors and media partners include: Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, 303® Premium Protectants and Cleaners, Cytokinetics, Avexis, ITF Pharma, First Bank of Highland Park, National Seating and Mobility, NU Motion, Hill-Rom, Byline Bank, Corner Bakery, The Dolins Group, Health Technology Resources, Independence Plus, Mobility City, Prism Health Care Services, Sparkling Ice, Extended Home Living Services, ResMed,

101.9 THE MIX and ABC7 Chicago.

ALS

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a terminal progressive disease that causes muscle weakness, difficulty speaking and swallowing, and generally, complete paralysis. Every 90 minutes, someone in the United States is diagnosed with ALS and every 90 minutes, someone in the U.S. dies of ALS. While some symptoms are treatable, there is no known prevention or cure for ALS.

Les Turner ALS Foundation

Founded in 1977, the Les Turner ALS Foundation is the leader in comprehensive ALS care in Chicagoland. Our individualized approach ensures each person living with the disease receives the best quality of care, and our local community of support provides their loved ones with answers and encouragement. Our Les Turner ALS Center at Northwestern Medicine is led by the most well-respected and successful clinicians and researchers in the field, advancing vital care and research in pursuit of life-enhancing treatments and a cure.

For more information, contact 847-679-3311 or visit www.lesturnerals.org.