My name is Mark Heiden, and I'm the Chief Communication Officer at the Les Turner ALS Foundation. I am participating in the Life Time Chicago Spring Half Marathon and 10K as part of Team Race for ALS because I believe in what we do -- and I say that from the perspective of someone who sees our work up close, every day. ​We make an impact with every donation and our support services mean so much to the people we serve.

Also pictured is my daughter Mallory, who will be running the Junior Dash!

Founded in 1977, the Les Turner ALS Foundation is one of the longest-serving ALS groups in the country. Our support services team helps people living with ALS receive the best quality of care and access to the most promising therapies, and we offer support groups, ALS resources and webinars, and live events to provide answers and encouragement. 

Our Les Turner ALS Center at Northwestern Medicine is led by the most well-respected scientists and clinicians in the field, advancing vital research into causes, treatments, and cures for the disease.

Please consider making a donation to help me reach my fundraising goal. Together, we can create a world free of ALS.