Hope Through Caring Gala

Gala/Party for Les Turner Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Foundation
Apr 05, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Deadline: March 21, 2025

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Who's Going

Fundraising Goal $700,000

Expected Attendance 500

Reach 30,000

Ticket Price $450

Metro Area Chicago, IL

Exempt Status 501(c)(3) (IRS Form 990 Filed)

Nonprofit Category G - Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines

Attendee Gender Ratio 50% Male, 50% Female

Potential Item Uses Live Auction Online Auction Raffle/Sweepstakes Silent Auction

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Attendee Ages 18-24 Years 25-34 Years 35-44 Years 45-54 Years 55-64 Years 65+ Years

Attendees' Children's Ages Unsure

Special Populations Adults-Only Event (21+ Up)

Description

This year, as for the past 36 years, the Les Turner ALS Foundation will bring
together Chicago's top minds in ALS research and care, business, academics,
philanthropy, and most importantly, people living with ALS, for the 37th Annual
Hope Through Caring Gala, at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel on Saturday, April
5th, 2025.
This year’s gala will feature an exciting special performance by, award-winning
actor and singer Aaron Lazar. With extraordinary passion and grace, Lazar
inspires audiences with The IMpossible Dream, his musical journey of healing in
the face of ALS.
Brian Davis and Katy McNeil, recipients of this year's Hope through Caring
Award, became dedicated fundraisers for the Les Turner ALS Foundation after
Brian's ALS diagnosis in 2022. Jean Swidler and Mindy Uhrlaub, recipients of
the Harvey and Bonny Gaffen Advancements in ALS Award, are founding
members of End the Legacy, a patient-led organization supporting those at
genetic risk for ALS and FTD.

Organizer

Les Turner Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Foundation

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel
221 N Columbus Dr
Chicago, IL 60601