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ALS United Illinois Blog Posts

Celebrating Your Support – First Look for Charity 2026

March 5, 2026 Comments Off on Celebrating Your Support – First Look for Charity 2026

ALS United Illinois was proud to once again be part of First Look for Charity alongside the Chicago Auto Show. On Friday February 6, 2026, supporters gathered for an exclusive…

Shimmer of Love: Tarqueno Family Craft Project

March 4, 2026 Comments Off on Shimmer of Love: Tarqueno Family Craft Project

Jim Tarqueno, a local individual living with ALS, received a heartfelt surprise from his grandchildren and daughter. Together, they created small glitter-filled bottles, snow globe-style keepsakes designed to shimmer in…

Navigating Ventilation Decisions in ALS

February 17, 2026 Comments Off on Navigating Ventilation Decisions in ALS

Decisions about ventilation are among the most complex and personal choices people living with ALS and their families may face. This Living Well with ALS webinar recorded February 10, 2026 was designed to provide…

Celebrating a Legacy Through TEAM GENE

February 11, 2026 Comments Off on Celebrating a Legacy Through TEAM GENE

Anderson Lock has been a trusted name in locksmith services since 1960. It started with Gene Anderson, who worked alone as a locksmith in a corner of his parents’ hardware…

Running With Purpose: Joe’s Journey With Team ALS

February 5, 2026 Comments Off on Running With Purpose: Joe’s Journey With Team ALS

Meet Joe! He’s one of our Team ALS runners. Every mile helps raise awareness and support for individuals living with ALS. Joe proudly represented Team ALS at the Miami Marathon…

ALS Awareness Night January 30 at the United Center Chicago Blackhawks takes on the Columbus Blue Jackets

January 28, 2026 Comments Off on ALS Awareness Night January 30 at the United Center Chicago Blackhawks takes on the Columbus Blue Jackets

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Event donated by Response Management Services (RMS) in collaboration with leading ALS organizations to drive awareness and support for the Chicago ALS community. Chicago, IL — January…

Mike Trafton: Why This Mission is Personal for Me

December 23, 2025 Comments Off on Mike Trafton: Why This Mission is Personal for Me

As we near the end of the year, I want to share something I see every day as Board President of ALS United Illinois. Families facing ALS are strong, determined,…

United to Discover | December 2025

December 7, 2025 Comments Off on United to Discover | December 2025

Research Updates from ALS United Illinois Breakthroughs and Collaboration at the United to Discover Dinner  Joumana Fawaz-Baroody, RN, BSN, Vice President of Care Services, ALS United Illinois The Second Annual United…

Steph & the Shenanigans Fundraiser

December 5, 2025 Comments Off on Steph & the Shenanigans Fundraiser

Friday, December 19, 20256:00 PM – 11:30 PMBookclub, 2871 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, ILTickets: $15 (available at the door or online)Ages 21 and Up Attend a high-energy night of live…

Increasing Access for ALL in ALS: the ALL ALS Research Studies

November 25, 2025 Comments Off on Increasing Access for ALL in ALS: the ALL ALS Research Studies

ALL ALS Consortium, all-als.org We’re excited to share an exciting opportunity for individuals to participate in NIH-funded observational ALS research. The ALL ALS Consortium, which launched open enrollment in 2024,…