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What is LTS Chicago?

Our Vision

To generate awareness and contributions through the use of sporting and social events for Chicago charities.

LTS (Live to Support) Chicago was founded on the notion that young professionals are the key platform to raise awareness in support of Chicago charities. It is our belief that through this solid network of young hopefuls, people can participate in active sporting and social events which, in turn, help Chicago charities through donations and awareness. Our sports leagues, tournaments, and social events are created to showcase not only the charities we support, but the cause YOU and YOUR team support.

We, the young adults of Chicago, are taking a stand. We are building a new type of social community in Chicago that is committed to helping others. We are using sports leagues/tournaments and sports driven social events as a means to congregate. As the World Cup proved to us all in the Summer of 2010, a single sport has the ability to bring countries together across race, gender and ethnicity. At LTS Chicago, we embrace the resultant ideals from the World Cup and employ them to bring Chicagoans of all ages together. We forever feel that YOU should have the chance and choice to support what is important to you when you play sports in Chicago.

So we ask everyone that joins the hundreds who have played with LTS Chicago: What do YOU play for?!

Support Us

As a growing organization who uses sports to support local charities, we welcome any passionate volunteers and/or donations (non-tax deductible) directly to LTS Chicago which support our vision. Join the MOVEMENT! Click here to SUPPORT US!

Who is LTS Chicago?

Our Team


Mark Biery (center) | Co-Founder & Partner | [email protected]

Mark co-founded LTS Chicago in July of 2010 after having an idea to provide young Chicagoans a means to give back to local charities simply by participating in sports. Mark recently completed his Masters degree in March 2012 from DePaul University in Public Service Management. He is currently a full-time Physical Education Teacher for ICSJ in Old Town and Head Coach for both the 5th Grade Boys Basketball & Baseball teams. He actively leads the LTS Chicago Team day to day business operations and corporate sales.

 

Chris DuCharme (right) | Co-Founder & Partner | [email protected]

Chris helped found LTS Chicago alongside Mark bringing his finance, insurance and start-up experience with him. Chris currently holds a position of Vice President of Operations at CEM Insurance Co. Chris handles the finances, insurance and logistical planning for LTS.

 

Ken Natoli (left) | Partner | [email protected]

Having been part of the team since the very start, Ken officially joined LTS Chicago as a partner in January of 2011 bringing his technical and leadership experience with him. Ken currently holds a full-time position with ThoughtWorks, Inc., an IT consultancy providing cutting-edge software solutions to clients across the world. Ken handles technology for LTS in addition to helping with day-to-day operations.

 

As you can see LTS Chicago is simply a passion for all of us, we all have full-time commitments outside this organization. As we continue to grow please consider helping us out so we can make an even bigger impact here in the city of Chicago.

 

LTS Chicago is a proud member of the
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce.

 

 

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