Walk With Us at the 2026 ALS Walk for Life
On Saturday, October 24, Team Integrated will join thousands of walkers at Soldier Field for the Les Turner ALS Foundation's 2026 ALS Walk for Life. It's one of the largest ALS gatherings in the world, and we'd love for you to walk with us.
Whether you're living with ALS, caring for someone who is, or simply want to show up for your community, there's a place for you on our team. Registration is free, and you can join Team Integrated or make a donation here.
Why we walk
ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) affects the nerves that control muscle movement, including the muscles used for breathing. Over time, many people living with ALS rely on breathing support at home, such as non-invasive ventilation, cough assist devices, or a ventilator.
Helping people breathe easier at home is what our respiratory team does every day. We see firsthand how much families depend on coordinated care, reliable equipment, and a community that understands what they're going through. Walking with the Les Turner ALS Foundation is one way we show up for that community outside of a care visit.
“Together, we can give hope, and help create a world free of ALS”
Event details
The walk takes place Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago, IL 60605.
Walk day: Saturday, October 24
A day of community, purpose, and hope — rain or shine. Meet the team at our spot on the Stadium Green.
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9:00 a.m.
Check-in begins
Grounds open. Pick up your t-shirt and find Team Integrated in the Stadium Green team gathering area (first come, first served).
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10:00 a.m.
Opening ceremony
Including the March of Faces — a moving tribute honoring people living with ALS and loved ones remembered.
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10:30 a.m.
Walk kicks off
An approximately two-mile, wheelchair-accessible route along the lakefront, through Museum Campus, finishing inside Soldier Field.
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After the walk
Post-walk community celebration
Picnic with the team, enjoy complimentary light refreshments, or visit the food trucks. Charcoal grills must be cleared by 2:30 p.m.
- Rain or shine
- Wheelchair friendly
- Free t-shirt for registrants
- Picnics & charcoal grills OK
- No dogs (guide dogs only)
- No pop-up tents or alcohol
How to get involved
Team Integrated's goal is to raise $2,000 for the Les Turner ALS Foundation. There are three ways to help us get there.
Walk with us. Registration is free and everyone is welcome, including family, friends, and patients. Every registered walker receives an event t-shirt.
Support the team. Every gift goes directly to the Foundation. A few examples of what a donation can do:
$25 can purchase 10 blood sampling kits for ALS research.
$50 will help acquire a voice amplifier for someone living with ALS.
$100 can cover two hours of respite care for an ALS family.
$500 will provide one four-hour RN visit for patients on a ventilator.
Spread the word. Share our team page with friends and family, and use #ALSWalkforLife on social media.
Can't make it on October 24? You can still donate to the team after walk day. The Foundation accepts Walk gifts through December 31.
About the Les Turner ALS Foundation
The Les Turner ALS Foundation supports people living with ALS and their families across the Chicago area through individualized care, local community support, and scientific research. Its programs include support services coordination, free support groups, equipment loans and grants, and the Les Turner ALS Center at Northwestern Medicine, home to the Lois Insolia ALS Clinic and ongoing clinical trials.
The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 36-2916466), so donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Learn more at lesturnerals.org.
Walk with us on October 24
We hope to see you on the lakefront. Join Team Integrated, set a personal goal, or make a gift in honor of someone you love. Every step and every gift helps people living with ALS and their families.
Join or support Team Integrated →
Questions about the event? Visit the Les Turner ALS Foundation's event FAQs.