2024 Champaign
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

9:30AM - EVENT OPENS

Registered Walkers | Turn in Donations and/or Pick Up T-Shirts
Unregistered Walkers | Register
Seek out the Merchandise Table to get all NEW gear
Refreshments | Breakfast foods will be available
Our Kids Zone will feature a variety of games this year...parental supervision is
requested. Climb, slide, and repeat at the public playground .18 miles from the pavilion
Team Captains - stop by the ALS United Table to grab your sunflower and a fun
surprise! All participants are encouraged to make a sign - visit the ALS United table to
make yours!

10:30AM Team Captain Photo at the Arch!
10:50AM Opening Ceremony - Diane Ducey with Stevie Jay Broadcasting will be the emcee!
11:00AM Walk begins at Hessel Park pavilion and will head towards the playground, completing one lap (.98 miles) before turning and going back to the pavilion. Estimated length of walk: 1.34 miles
11:30AM Walkers Return to all areas back open | Music, Merchandise, Games, etc.
12:30PM Closing Remarks & Event Ends

Print a copy of the event schedule here!

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.

Walk Poster | Spread the word far and wide about our Walk ALS Champaign
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 Champaign
1-Week Walk Countdown | 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 Champaign

Event T-Shirt

 

Registered participants who fundraising $90 or more will earn an exclusive 2024 Walk ALS "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.

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? To view our opportunities, click HERE or contact Kendra Albers!
 

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 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.
 

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 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.
    Kendra 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.

Interested in becoming one of our amazing Walk sponsors? Connect with Kendra today!

 

Press

Get Social

Join the Facebook group made especially for members of the Walk ALS Champaign 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!