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Walk to Defeat ALS Race Description

 PSB&T Walk to Defeat ALS 5K

  1. REGISTRATION: http://WalktoDefeatALS.5K.Run
  2. DATE:       Saturday, May 20th, 2023
  3. VENUE:    410 West Curtis Road, Savoy, IL 61874
  4. START:     Run check in 7am -7:45, Run begins 8am
  5. CHARITY:   100% of race proceeds go to benefit the local ALS chapter.
  6. TYPE:       Live
  7. PARKING: Parking is available for participants at the Skateland location
                       208 W Curtis Road, Savoy, IL 

Prairie State Bank & Trust is thrilled to be partnering with the Savoy ALS Chapter and the Village of Savoy to bring the 2023 Walk to Defeat ALS 5k to the residents of Savoy and surrounding communities. 


 

ALS doesn't stop, neither do we

#ALSInThisTogether 

 


 

 

5kEVENTS NO REFUNDS

REFUND POLICY

Race organizer may, in their sole discretion, cancel, delay or change the event in the case of extreme conditions that may affect the safety and health of participants. 

In case of delay or cancellation, immediate notification will be made through Prairie State Bank & Trust website and Facebook page. In addition, participants will be notified via email. 

While there are no refunds, you can transfer your registration to another person or change your shirt size. Should the event be cancelled due to extreme weather or conditions beyond the organizers control, all registration fees are non-refundable and will be considered as a full donation to the ALS chapter. 

 

 

New to running? DOWNLOAD our ZERO to 5K program - Many newcomers to running become discouraged by the difficulty associated with the activity because they start too fast and push too hard. Their bodies rebel and they wind up miserable, wondering why anyone would possibly want to run in the first place. The Zero to 5K program has been specifically designed to instill a love of running and ends with participating in your first timed 5K. 

 

We’re here to help you achieve your goal(s), be it your first 5K, improving your run, or simply offering a resource where you can run with a group that is designed to help each other stay motivated. You should ease into your 5K training plan gradually. In fact, the program we provide is less of a running regimen than a walking and jogging program. The idea is to transform you from a non-runner, getting you to begin running a 5K ( or 3.1 miles) and on a regular basis in just 4 weeks.  

 

It’s easy to get impatient, and you may feel tempted to skip ahead in the program but hold yourself back. Don’t try to do more, even if you feel you can. If, on the other hand, you find the program too strenuous, just stretch it out. Don’t feel pressured to continue faster than you’re able. Repeat weeks if needed and move ahead only when you feel you’re ready.  

 


Get ready for the Walk to Defeat ALS


Walk to Defeat ALS Where & When

  • Location: 410 West Curtis Road, Savoy, IL 61874
  • Race Date: 2023/05/20 08:00:00 AM (Saturday)
  • Categories:
    • 5K Walk




Walk to Defeat ALS Reviews

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Course: 5.0/5
Organization: 5.0/5
In December my health took a turn for the worse

In December my health took a turn for the worse I became very weak fast and could not even eat When I say fast I mean going from eating a full plate of food to three days later not being able to drink a a sip of water I went to VA hospital emergency room for dehydration and figure they schedule me for a feeling tube placement They admitted me and two weeks later I woke up to my standing over me in the hospital room this occurred during my second or third drug holiday from Radicava Again no way to know if what I experienced was a side effect When I was discharged I was completely paralyzed So i started on Ayurvedic treatment from Natural Herbs Centre as time went on movement returned to my legs and to my arms and hands Able to hold my head up and strength has returned I give credit to God and NHC for my recovery Almost forgot to mention I was on 24 hours ventilation Now only use vent at night and during naps Was diagnosed in 2021 with ALS, The website is naturalherbscentre .com We're a little scared to tell everyone because some people might not believe us, since there's no cure for ALS. But when I saw this post, I decided to share our story. This treatment is a breakthrough!

Julie H.

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