We got up early this morning and headed down to Ohio Street Beach in Chicago for two interviews. This location is perfect because you have Lake Michigan with the Hancock Building as a backdrop. Everyone is so happy and upbeat that it's a great experience.
Here is one of the radio spots that WBBM Chicago is playing throughout the day ...
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2011/08/04/local-banker-to-swim-english-channel-for-als-research/#comments
And here is the interview with NBC Chicago which will air on the 5:00 and 10:00 news ...
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/health/Making_Waves_For_ALS_Research_Chicago-126802438.html
Doug, Beth Richman and Wendy Abrams being interviewed by WBBM Chicago's John Cody. Ashley too.
Doug showing NBC Chicago's Richard Moy the Medtronic Prestige Disc that is housed in his neck which is allowing this all of this to happen.
Doug's favorite swim cap these days.
