Les Turner ALS Walk for Life steps off in Soldier Field

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By Rachel Davis

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Thousands of people filled Soldier Field this morning for the Les Turner ALS Walk for Life.

Organizers Andrea Pauls Backman and Ken Hoffman spoke with ABC7 about the inspirational event.

For more information on the Les Turner ALS Foundation click here.

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