CASINO NIGHT 2013
June 21st at the
FAIRMONT HOTEL
 

Never doubt that a small group of dedicated people can make a difference. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
— Margaret Mead

 

Janene Ingram's Holla for ALS is a Casino Night fundraising event committed to raising awareness for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). On behalf of the Les Turner ALS Association, this annual event raises funds and educates the Chicagoland community about this disease.

 

The increased awareness is paramount to the advancement of greater funding and research to yield proper diagnostic tests, treatments and, one day, a cure. Started in 2007 by Janene Ingram, it is our goal to surpass last year's event in every way.

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If you'd like to sponsor a gaming table for the event, please email janene@hollaforadolla.org

Click Here to BUY TICKETS to Holla 2013

 

about ALS


ALS was first described in medical literature in 1869 by Jean-Martin Charcot, a French neurologist and professor of anatomical pathology.

 

ALS stands for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. It is a fatal, neurodegenerative disease that attacks the body's motor neurons. Motor neurons allow the brain to communicate with muscles throughout the body. Once ALS strikes, the patient becomes slowly paralyzed to death while their mind typically remains unaffected.

 

ALS is one of the most common neuromuscular diseases worldwide. Around 5600 people develop ALS each year. ALS most commonly strikes people between 40 and 60 years of age, but younger and older people can also develop the disease. Around 30,000 Americans have ALS at any one time.

resources


lesturnerals.org
Since 1977, the Les Turner ALS Foundation has been Chicagoland's leader in patient services, research, and education for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), better known as Lou Gehrig's disease, and other motor neuron diseases (MND).

 

alsachicago.org 

ALSA's mission is to lead the fight to cure and treat ALS through global, cutting-edge research, and to empower people with Lou Gehrig's Disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support.

 

ALS Military Research
A collection of research investigating the link between ALS and military service.

 

Project ALS
Project ALS has raised over $30 million, directing 81% to research programs. Proceeds go to support investigations in Genetics, Drug Discovery, Stem Cells, and Disease Pathways.

 

ALS Therapy Development Institute
The ALS Therapy Development Institute is a nonprofit biotechnology company discovering treatments for patients alive today. Our approach combines the power of a nonprofit mission with the best practices of a for-profit biotechnology company: rigorous, open-minded research and proven drug development techniques.

 

 

event info


Holla for ALS will be on Friday, June 21st, at the Fairmont Hotel located at 200 North Columbus Drive in Chicago, Illinois, from 7:00–11:00pm

Tickets are $50 ($60 at the door)

Casino Night!
Prizes, Roulette, Craps, Texas Hold 'Em Poker and Blackjack

 

 

 

 

 

 

holla committee


Holla for ALS is made possible by a small but committed group of individuals who manage to take time out of their lives to contribute towards and participate in an event that they truly believe in.

 

Janene Ingram
Committee President – janene@hollaforadolla.org

 

Susan Hackney

Committee Vice President and Young ProfessionALS Liaison – suzhack@gmail.com

 

Megan Gaffney
Les Turner ALS Foundation Liaison and Event Coordinator – mgaffney@lesturnerals.org

 

Dan Walters
Chairman of Creative Design – dan@hollaforadolla.org

 
 

DONATE


Holla for ALS is a not-for-profit charitable event whose proceeds benefit the Les Turner ALS Foundation. Donations to Holla for ALS will help the Les Turner ALS Foundation support research to find a cure for ALS and provide much-needed services to patients and their families.

 

Click the button below to make a secure donation through Holla for ALS's Donation Page.

Event tickets are $50 ($60 at the door)

 

CLICK TO DONATE OR PURCHASE TICKETS

 

 

 

sponsor a table

 

Holla is opening up its event to Company and Corporate Sponsors.

 

For a minimum donation of $750, your company can "own" a casino table of their choice (Blackjack, Poker, Craps or Roulette)! For more information, please contact Janene Ingram — janene@hollaforadolla.org