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Thursday, December 6, 2012

Local Businessman Raises Money for Friend with ALS

Andy Schroeder, a former Palatine resident and business owner, was diagnosed with ALS. Paul Castle, of Castle Chiropractic is working to raise funds for Andy's care, in addition to building a college fund for Andy's son Flynn.

Andy Schroeder is a former Palatine resident, and was an active member of the community, but ALS changed everything for him and his family.  "Before he was even diagnosed, Andy had to sell his business because he was no longer able to work," said Paul Castle of Castle Chiropractic. Schroeder and Castle had worked together and become friends, and Castle ended up purchasing the business. Schroeder's son Flynn was born in Palatine right around the time the family was moving to Florida two years ago. The first fundraiser Castle spearheaded was to help raise money to help the family move.   "Andy moved to be closer to his sisters, one of whom he and his wife and son live with. Also the weather down there is supposed to help with some of the …

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Schaumburg Woman Raising Money for Les Turner ALS Foundation in Tag Days Drive May 12

Grassroots Effort Honors Resident Living with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)

On May 12, approximately 20 volunteers wearing yellow aprons and holding collection canisters will be stationed near stores and in intersections throughout Schaumburg as part of the Les Turner ALS Foundation’s Tag Days drives. Schaumburg resident Nicole Marts is spearheading this first-time effort in honor of her uncle who was diagnosed with ALS in May of 2011. A true grassroots campaign, Tag Days helps increase awareness of ALS and also raises funds to support medical research, patient services and educational activities.  The Schaumburg Tag Days drive is one of nearly 30 community drives in the Chicagoland area.  Marts and her family have been active volunteers with the Les Turner ALS Foundation, but have never organized, or participated…

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