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The YPG NCAA Bracket Challenge for Charity is back!

Compete against your friends, cash in on the madness, and support the ALS community.

How it works: Buy up to 6 brackets (3 maximum for Men's, 3 maximum for Women's) and we will email you an invite the next business day to join the Les Turner ALS Foundation group on CBS Sports. Brackets go live on Selection Sunday (March 16th, 2025), and the deadline to finalize your bracket selection is before the first round (March 20th for Men's and March 21st for Women's). Bracket winners will be announced after the finals.

And winners will win big!

Men's Brackets: First place prize: $500, Second place prize: $200, Third place prize: $50

Women's Brackets: First place prize: $500, Second place prize: $200, Third place prize: $50

All proceeds benefit the Les Turner ALS Foundation.

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About the Young ProfessionALS Group (YPG)

Our Young ProfessionALS Group (YPG) is a great way to meet other Chicagoland young professionals with a common interest in finding a cure for ALS. Many of our members have a personal connection to ALS, but we welcome anyone who is interested in making a difference.

About the Les Turner ALS Foundation

Founded in 1977, the Les Turner ALS Foundation is one of the longest-serving independent ALS groups in the country. For over 40 years, we have taken an individualized approach to ensure each person living with the disease receives the best quality of care and access to the most promising therapies. We treat each person like family, supporting them every step of the way, and provide their loved ones with answers and encouragement.

About ALS

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disease that weakens the muscles we use to move, swallow and breathe. It can, in some cases, also cause changes in behavior and thinking. The effects of ALS grow more severe over time and eventually become fatal. The symptoms and progression of ALS may vary greatly from person to person, which can make the disease difficult to diagnose, manage, and treat.

There is no cure for ALS yet. However the pace of research has significantly increased in recent years, and organizations like the Les Turner ALS Foundation are ready to provide help and support to people living with ALS, caregivers, and everyone affected by the disease.