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Walk ALS is the official Walk event for ALS United and is the #1 way to unite in the fight against ALS.

2026 ALS United Illinois Walk Dates and Locations:

  • Chicagoland | Saturday, May 30th @ Cantigny Park, Wheaton
  • Peoria | Saturday, September 12th @ Dozer Park, Peoria
  • Champaign | TBD
  • Northern  Illinois | Sunday, September 13th @ TBD

Northern Illinois

Potential Date | Sunday, September 13th, 2026

*more info to come!

Peoria

Saturday, September 12th, 2026

Dozer Park, Peoria

**website open Spring 2026

Champaign

TBD

ALS United Illinois Walk ALS Staff

Kendra Albers

Kendra Albers

Walk ALS Lead Staff
Samantha Courter

Samantha Jarvis

Walk ALS Marketing & Communications
Erika Hernandez 1

Erika Hernandez

Special Events Specialist
Kathryn Lamar

Kathryn (Kat) Lamar

Walk ALS Volunteer Coordinator
Betty Magana

Betty Magana

Walk Associate

ALS United Illinois Walk ALS events are pivotal events that bring together communities throughout Illinois n in a united stand against ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). By participating in Walk ALS, you're not just raising awareness; you're contributing to invaluable research and offering support to those directly affected by ALS. Beyond just a walk, these gatherings are a profound opportunity for learning and engagement, where you can discover more about ALS, its impact, and the ongoing efforts towards finding a cure. Please join us as we walk not just in memory of those we've lost but also in support of those currently fighting ALS and in the hope for a future without this disease. Together, we can make a difference.