Run for the Kids: Superhero Hustle on May 4
10 DAYS LEFT TO PRE-REGISTER
Calling all Superheros! Our 16th Annual Run for the Kids: Superhero Hustle is less than two weeks away!

Fundraise as an individual or as a team and achieve superhero status! It's quick and easy to fundraise online and earn exciting incentives including a chance at a one-week vacation anywhere in the world.

Participate in the 5K run or 2-mile walk and then stay for the kids dash and family friendly entertainment and post-party! Easterseals clients are free! Early registration ends May 2.

Summer Community Therapy Programs

Register today for our summer community based therapy programs! Programs include:
  • Aquatic Therapy
  • Build Your Body, Build your Brain (TAAP)
  • Constraint Induced Movement Therapy
  • Customized Intensive Therapy
  • Fun with Food
  • Mighty Movers
Advocacy & Impact
President & CEO
Appointed to Illinois Council on Women and Girls

Congratulations to our President & CEO, Theresa Forthofer, who was appointed to Governor J.B. Pritzker's Illinois Council on Women and Girls . She joins female leaders from across the state who will help advise on policy issues impacting women and girls in Illinois, including those with  disabilities .
Neuro-Developmental Treatment Center of Excellence
We are proud to be recognized as a NDTA (Neuro-Developmental Treatment) Center of Excellence!

This distinguished program acknowledges our expertise and our commitment to research, education, community outreach and partnerships that support our hands-on approach to neuromotor dysfunction.

41st Annual Benefit Gala: Here's Looking at You Kids!

On April 6, more than 350 guests attended our Annual Benefit Gala at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago.

Their generosity helped us raise more than $475,000 NET!! The money raised directly impacts our therapy, family support services and the Lily Garden Child Care Center!

Thank you to our gala ambassadors, The Ladgenski Family (top photo) for sharing their story about Quinn's impact on their family and his journey to find his voice.

We also recognize the recipients of the Carol and Jack Sanicki Crystal Heart Award, John & Beth Jostrand (bottom photo), for their efforts to grow our services for generations to come.
April Celebrations
Easterseals Inc. Turns 100!
Happy birthday to the National Easterseals organization! April 22 marked 100 years of Easterseals impact across the country.

We are proud to be a part of the history and look forward to reaching more milestones in the future!
In celebration of the anniversary the BOMA building (115 S. LaSalle St.) in Chicago will be lit up orange this week.
Autism Awareness Month

This month, and all year long, we support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

We accepted an official proclamation from the DuPage County Board recognizing World Autism Month and our comprehensive services for children with Autism.
Occupational Therapy Month

We recognize all the ways our Occupational Therapists help children develop the skills they need to learn and play.

Thank you for sharing your skills and expertise!

Dine & Donate Tomorrow!

Treat yourself to pizza or other Italian favorites and support Easterseals at the same time! Order from Dominick's Pizza & Pasta in Villa Park on Wednesday, April 24 and all proceeds will go to Easterseals! Includes dine-in, carry-out and delivery!

New Book by
Elizabeth Gerlach

We're excited for the upcoming release of the second book in the Ben's Adventures series this summer! The main character, Ben, has cerebral palsy and is based off of Elizabeth's son. You can pre-order the book starting May 2. For every 10 books pre-ordered, one will be donated to the library at Easterseals!