2024 Chicago
Walk ALS Details

Walk Theme: In Our United Era · ALS United Colors: Orange & Yellow · ALS United Symbol: Sunflower

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Announcements

Walk ALS Event Day Flow

8:00 am | Tent Village Opens
  • Team Tents, Registration Open, Music Begins, Merchandise Tent Open, Kids Zone Open, Sunflower Station Open, Breakfast Foods Available, Irish Dance Troupe Performs, Face Painter Available, Team Photos and more!
9:45 am | Opening Ceremony from the Stage
10:00am | Walk Starts
  • 1.5 mile route through Cantigny Park (wheelchair/stroller accessible), music along route
  • Upon returning to Tent Village, hot dogs and chips will be available, music continues, tents remain open, kids zone open, etc.
12:00 pm | Event Ends
  • Once the event ends, you are welcome to stay inside Cantigny Park for the day!

Walk ALS Tools

We want you to be successful AND have fun! Therefore, we are working hard on creating content that is practical, helpful, and enjoyable.

Deposit Slips | for use turning in offline donations
Walk Poster | Spread the word far and wide about our Walk ALS Chicago! ALS Awareness Month or 20th Anniversary
Social Media Tools | Whether you are on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, we have you covered
2-Week Walk Checklist | Use this list to prep for the upcoming Walk ALS Chicago 
1-Week Walk Annoucements | Walk Day is coming soon! Here's a reference to keep you on track
Event Schedule | Check out everything that will be going on at the Walk ALS Chicago

Event T-Shirt

Registered participants who fundraising $90 or more will earn an exclusive 2024 Walk ALS Chicago "In Our United Era" t-shirt. Shirts will be at the registration tent on Walk Day. Participants may only pick up their own shirt at the registration tent.

What is Walk ALS?

Walk ALS serves as the flagship fundraising event for ALS United Greater Chicago. The funds raised through Walk ALS are instrumental in providing patient care and support, advocating for ALS, and supporting research initiatives. Walk ALS is not just about funds raised, it prides itself on the community it builds and the relationships it fosters.
 
Our Walk ALS Chicago event welcomes everyone with open arms. We are honored to have individuals living with ALS, along with their families, friends, co-workers, and neighbors, participate in the event. Additionally, we are grateful for the families who continue to join us in the fight against ALS, even after losing a loved one to the disease.
 
 
Want to learn more?  View our March 19th Walk ALS Kick-Off Slide Deck HERE!

Your 2024 Walk ALS Staff

Our staff is here to help you every step of the way! Want to know the best ways to fundraise? Curious about t-shirts? These gals can cover all that and more! Please do not hesitate to reach out...ever...we mean it!

Lauren

Lauren Gross, Walk ALS Coordinator
lauren@alsunitedchicago.org
312-932-0000
 
Lauren Gross graduated from Indiana State University and earned her Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential while in school. Service and philanthropy have had a profound impact on her life and led her to fundraise for various nonprofit organizations. Lauren joined ALS United Greater Chicago in 2023 as the Walk ALS Coordinator.
 
KendraKendra Albers, Vice President of Development
kendra@alsunitedchicago.org
217-898-9677
 
Kendra Albers has spent her entire career in the non-profit sector fundraising for incredible organizations such as Special Olympics, American Cancer Society, and the Alzheimer’s Association. Kendra joined The ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter in 2015 as the Walk to Defeat ALS Program Manager before transitioning to the Director of Development in 2019 and Vice President of Development in 2022.

Save the Date

2025 Walk ALS Chicago | Saturday, May 31, 2025

Sponsorship

Our sponsors make the Walk ALS possible and we are so grateful for their support. Is your company interested in becoming a partner in our Walk ALS? View our opportunities here and connect with Kendra Albers today.

Press

Get Social

Join the Facebook group made especially for members of the Walk ALS Chicago and follow the ALS United Greater Chicago's page here. Whether you are on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, we have you covered with Social Media Graphics & Tips just for you!