22nd Annual ALS Walk for Life Kickoff We are thrilled to announce the upcoming 2023 ALS Walk for Life, the largest ALS gathering in the Midwest! This highly anticipated event brings together thousands of individuals, families, and teams who share a common …
December 2022 Foundation eNews
Foundation News Now is the time When a family is dealing with an ALS diagnosis, children are often more aware of what is going on than parents may realize. They can sense when a family member is stressed, and many …
December 2022 Foundation eNews
Foundation News Giving back in gratitude For people who have lost a loved one to ALS, the holidays are a time of reflection and gratitude to those who cared for family and friends during their ALS journey. Victor was 14 …
November 2022 Foundation eNews
Foundation News Grants that make a difference The Les Turner ALS Foundation offers several grant programs to help provide financial assistance, independence and empowerment for people living with ALS. In 2022, we will have funded nearly 80 grants – made possible …
October 2022 Foundation eNews
Foundation News Register for NINDS ALS Strategic Planning Workshop Tomorrow, the draft of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) ALS Strategic Plan, is being made available to the public. The Les Turner ALS Foundation has been an …
September 2022 Foundation eNews
Foundation News ALS Walk for Life, Saturday, September 24! If this is your first ALS Walk for Life, you’re not alone. Suzanne will be participating in the Walk for the first time – and walking in memory of her …
August 2022 Foundation eNews
Foundation News We’re in it Together at the ALS Walk for Life! The ALS Walk for Life, which will take place on Saturday, September 24 at Soldier Field, brings together thousands of walkers to create ALS awareness and raise …
July 2022 Foundation eNews
Foundation News The Foundation represents the European Network to Cure ALS (ENCALS) In June, our CEO, Andrea Pauls Backman, attended the European Network to Cure ALS (ENCALS) conference in Edinburgh, Scotland, along with 650 ALS/MND researchers, patients, and advocates. …
June 2022 Events eNews
Event News Welcome New Strike Out Teams! One thing we look forward to at our community events is seeing all the new faces who get involved every year! We’re inspired by meeting the people who participate and form ambitious, dedicated …
June 2022 Foundation eNews
Foundation News The 34th Annual Hope Through Caring Gala: Reunited and it feels so good! Through your generous donations, we raised nearly $550,000 to support research, clinical trials, and, most of all, personalized care for people living with ALS. …