Peoria-Area Community Impact Guide 2023-2024

THE ALS ASSOCIATION GREATER CHICAGO CHAPTER Working to discover treatments and a cure for ALS, and to serve, advocate for, and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest.

5315 N. Clark Street #650 Chicago, IL 60640 Phone: (312) 932-0000 Website: www alsachicago org

Facebook: @alsachicago Twitter: @alsachicago Instagram: @alsachicago

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Julie M Sharpe, President and CEO

BOARD MEMBERS Mike Trafton, Board Chair Toby Kucharski, Vice Chair Katherine Jemsek, Treasurer Patti Stockwell, Secretary Christine Churchill Burke Bruno Strapko Scott Nicols Jim Fitzgibbons

KEY STAFF Julie MSharpe, President and CEO julie@alsachicago org Kellie Branch-Directs, MSW, LCSW, Care Services Coordinator kellie@alsachicago org Kendra Albers, Walk to Defeat ALS kendra@alsachicago org

VISION Create a world without ALS VALUES Compassion | Integrity | Urgency DID YOU KNOW?  May is ALS Awareness Month  $250,000 is the estimated out-of pocket cost of caring for a person with ALS  Last year, our Chapter served 452 individuals living with ALS in our territory  Our Chapter’s services are free for individuals living with ALS and their families WHAT WE DO For over 19 years, our Chapter has been making a difference in the lives of local individuals living with ALS and their families We ensure they receive the highest level of support to maintain dignity and independence through programs like support groups, caregiver education, equipment loaning and more.

HOW TO HELP Visit alsachicago.org to donate or get involved. On Saturday, September 16, the Peoria Walk to Defeat ALS returns to Dozer Park. The Walk to Defeat ALS is the #1 way to unite and fundraise for our ALS community. Learn more at web. alsa.org/peoriawalk .

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