*This webpage is specific to the Les Turner ALS Foundation Team Race for ALS team. If you have marathon specific questions, please see the Bank of America Chicago Marathon FAQs.
2020 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Frequently Asked Questions
Will my credit card be charged if I don’t hit my fundraising minimum for 2020 by Thursday, October 8th?
No, we are not holding anyone to their fundraising minimums this year. However, we are encouraging everyone to continue to fundraise and will be providing fundraising incentives for those that continue fundraising.
Can I continue to fundraise?
Absolutely! There are many ways to continue fundraising including: utilizing your participant center page, Facebook Fundraisers, and hosting your own virtual fundraiser.
Can I get a refund on my $25 Team Race Registration fee?
These funds are critical to our mission, however, if you would like a refund of your $25 Team Race registration fee, we ask that you call our office at 847 679 3311.
What happens to the money I have fundraised thus far?
It still goes towards our mission to provide the most comprehensive care and support to people living with ALS and their families in Chicagoland so they can confidently navigate the disease, and advance scientific research for the prevention, treatment and cure of ALS.
I reached my fundraising minimum for this year. Can those funds be counted towards my deferment year?
If you have reached your fundraising minimum for 2020 ($1,250/$1,750), your fundraising requirement for your deferment year (2021, 2022 or 2023) will be $625.
Can we still earn fundraising incentives for our fundraising this year?
Yes! We will still be offering fundraising incentives. Stay tuned for more information.
If you have any additional questions, please contact Jenni Romack at jromack@lesturnerals.org or 847 745 6024. Thank you for your support!
Fundraising and Donations
How do I collect donations?
Each team member will receive a personal fundraising web page to collect donations from friends and family. You can also host offline fundraising events and send the money raised to our office. You will also receive a copy of our Team Race for ALS guidebook that has many fundraising event suggestions and tips.
What if someone wants to write a check, where do I send it?
If someone writes you a check, or you host an offline fundraising event, make the check out to the Les Turner ALS Foundation and send it to:
Les Turner ALS Foundation
Attn: Chicago Marathon
5550 W. Touhy Ave. Suite 302
Skokie, IL 60077-3254
Make sure there is a note inside the envelope that says your name, or you can write your name on the memo line of the check.
Are donations people make to my page tax deductible?
Online donations via fundraising pages will receive an automatic confirmation that serves as a tax deductible letter. If a donor misplaces the email, please contact us at info@lesturnerals.org and we can resend the confirmation. For donations received through the mail, the Les Turner ALS Foundation will send a thank you letter acknowledging the gift with all necessary information for a tax deduction when they file their taxes.
Do matching gifts count towards my fundraising?
Yes. Matching gifts are posted once the corporation involved approves it. Every company has a different timetable for how they process gifts. If you have questions about your matching gift, please contact your company first to find out if the donation has been matched. If it has been, please contact us at info@lesturnerals.org and we will do everything to ensure the donation appears on your page.
