This
year’s walk includes an inspiring group of patients, liver donors and
recipients, along with family members and friends who have become active
advocates for liver patients throughout the Chicago area.
The Liver Life Walk is held annually across the US, including Chicago.
AbbVie is the National Presenting Sponsor of Liver Life Walk.
The
walk is open to the general public, and participants are recruited
through school groups, corporations and the medical community. Both
individuals and teams are encouraged to attend. Food, fun and music will
be part of this family-oriented day.
WHEN: Saturday, June 13, 2015
Walk Registration Begins: 8:00AM
5K/3.1 miles Walk Starts: 9:00AM
Walk Ends: 10:30AM
WHERE: Montrose Beach
-The walk will take place at Montrose in the field just east of N. Simmonds and Montrose Drive and north of the harbor.
WHY: The
proceeds of Liver Life Walk Chicago 2015 will be utilized to support
education and outreach into underserved communities, as well as the
education of high school students on the prevention and treatment of
liver disease and to fund research in academic medical centers all over
the region. For more information go to: www.LiverFoundation.org/WalkChicago