Events
Living Well with ALS Educational Symposium
October 29 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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ALS United Greater Chicago invites you to join us for our 12th Educational Symposium and Vendor Expo. Meet local service and equipment partners and attend a luncheon featuring presentations by a panel of local and national ALS community experts.
Schedule
10:00 am – 12:00 pm Vendor Expo – Engage with long-term community partners of ALS United Greater Chicago who understand ALS-specific needs.
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Lunch & Learn – Hear from expert panelists in the ALS community over lunch.
Speakers
- Dr. Richard Bedlack, from Duke University, will share emerging research and treatment strategies in ALS care that emphasize quality of life and long-term planning.
- Dr. Neha Kramer, from Rush University, will speak about the value of palliative and interdisciplinary care in creating supportive, whole-person ALS treatment plans.
- Jeff Birkel, a remarkable individual living with ALS, will share his journey and how cultivating a positive mindset has empowered him to embrace life’s challenges with strength and joy.
Cost
Free for Individuals Living with ALS and a Caregiver, $25 for all additional attendees
Don’t miss this special opportunity for connection and education.
For more information on sponsorship, contact julie@alsunitedchicago.org.