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.

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