Comprehensive ALS care and support.
Founded in 1977, the Les Turner ALS Foundation is one of the longest-serving ALS groups in the country. Our support services team helps people living with ALS receive the best quality of care and access to the most promising therapies, and we offer support groups, ALS resources and webinars, and live events to provide answers and encouragement. Our Les Turner ALS Center at Northwestern Medicine is led by the most well-respected scientists and clinicians in the field, advancing vital research into causes, treatments, and cures for the disease. Learn more about ALS.
Individualized Care,
Local Community Support,
Hope through Scientific Research
The progression of ALS can mean tomorrow is often worse than today. As a result, people living with ALS may feel overwhelmed and unsure of what questions to ask and what to do next.
The Les Turner ALS Foundation exists to care for those affected by the disease, answer their questions, support them and their loved ones and provide hope through scientific research.
What is ALS?
ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is a disease that weakens the muscles we use to move, swallow and breathe. The effects of ALS grow more severe over time and eventually become fatal. There is no cure yet.
ALS is scary. Really scary. But we’re here to answer your questions, provide encouragement, and ensure you, and those you love, feel comforted and confident as you progress in your ALS journey.
ALS Walk for Life
The 2026 ALS Walk for Life was an extraordinary event. On a beautiful fall day, families, friends, and supporters came together to celebrate loved ones, honor those we’ve lost, and move closer to a world without ALS.
Thanks to your commitment, more than 2,800 walkers across 221 teams raised over $1,000,000 (and counting). Every step taken and every dollar raised helps ensure that people living with ALS receive compassionate care today while fueling the research that will bring tomorrow’s treatments and cures.
Fundraising continues through year’s end—keep sharing your Walk story and inspire others to join your impact!
Latest News & Resources
October 2026 Foundation eNews
Walk with us next Saturday at Soldier Field in Chicago The Midwest’s largest ALS gathering is almost here, and it’s …Read More »
Faces of ALS: Every mile for Vanessa
Kenny Muñoz doesn’t dwell on the hardest months. When he thinks of his sister Vanessa, he thinks of her dancing, …Read More »
September 2026 Foundation eNews
Team Arrivederci ALS isn’t waving the white flag. Mike Leopold’s dad was diagnosed with ALS in early 2024, shortly after …Read More »
