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Les Turner ALS Walk for Life steps off in Soldier Field

ByRachel Davis WLS logo
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Les Turner ALS Walk for Life steps off in Soldier Field

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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