As we begin to close out 2021, we want to thank you for your steadfast commitment in helping us live out our vision of creating a world free of ALS. With your continued support, you help make what we do …
January 2022 Events eNews
Registration is Now Open for the Hope Through Caring Gala! That’s right, you can now register for our 34th Annual Hope Through Caring Gala on Saturday, April 2 at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in Chicago! Join us in …
Thank You!
Thank You! Because of you, in 2021, we made amazing strides in ALS research, care, and education. We’ve been able to expand our reach and our support to people living with ALS and their families. Your generous donations …
Faces of ALS: Mindy Evans-Williams
Celebrating the Life of a True Giver – Mindy Evans-Williams Mindy Evans-Williams was a true inspiration to the ALS community. Despite having lived with ALS for 29 years, she battled the disease with true courage and positivity. Her sister, Les …
December 2021 Foundation eNews
Nearly $1 Million in ALS Grants Awarded for 2022! The Les Turner ALS Foundation is excited to announce nearly $1 million to be funded in 2022 for new research grants and clinic and endowment support to the Les Turner ALS …
ALS News Today: New Directions in Research, Care Focus of Les Turner ALS Symposium
By Marta Figueiredo PhD | November 18, 2021 Recent findings and ongoing efforts to more fully understand the underlying molecular mechanisms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and to identify new and better ways of helping patients were discussed at the 11th Annual Les Turner Symposium …
Faces of ALS: Air Force Veteran Lori Hoover
Lori’s Story: Aim High…Fly-Fight-Win! Every November on Veterans Day, we honor and remember the veterans who served our country in the Armed Forces. Due to the strong connection between military service and ALS, the Foundation also remembers and honors those …
November 2021 Foundation eNews
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals Has Submitted a New Drug Application to the FDA for AMX0035 to Treat ALS Amylyx Pharmaceuticals today announced it has submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to the FDA for AMX0035 for the treatment of ALS. This New …
November 2021 Events eNews
Special Feature on Support Groups As November is National Family Caregivers Month, this edition of ALS Event News focuses on support groups for people living with ALS and their families. The Les Turner ALS Foundation has long offered comforting …
