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Les Turner ALS Foundation’s Andrea Pauls Backman Advocates for “Bold, Urgent Methods” to Improve Access to Potential ALS Treatments
August 26, 2021
In response to a recent congressional hearing focused on the …Read More »
Neuromuscular Disease Community Calls for Passage of ACT for ALS (H.R. 3537)
July 14, 2021
On July 13, 2021 the Les Turner ALS Foundation and …Read More »
Finding Hope in ALS Research and Clinical Trials
May 10, 2021
By Lauren Webb, LCSW, Director of Support Services and Education …Read More »
Tips for Preventing the Spread of Respiratory Disease
May 1, 2021
As someone living with ALS or in contact with someone …Read More »

In the News

Variety of Advocacy, Fundraising Events Mark ALS Awareness Month
May 4, 2021: ALS News Today

Showcasing Our Partner the Les Turner ALS Foundation
March 24, 2021: Northwestern Medicine News Center

Lake Forest man with ALS to be honored by advocacy foundation
March 19, 2021: Lake Forester

‘More hope than before’: Grayslake woman advocates for ALS research
February 25, 2021: Lake County Journal

2021 Big Dates
December 14, 2020: Crain's Chicago Business

Pandemic brings added struggles to caring for terminally ill family member
December 10, 2020: Kane County Chronicle

Faces of ALS

Faces of ALS: Cara Gallagher & Easton Stevenson, Support Service Coordinators
June 24, 2021
The Les Turner ALS Foundation’s Support Services Team often serve …Read More »
Remembering Marshall Krolick: One of the Foundation’s Founding Members
May 20, 2021
When Marshall Krolick passed away in February, the Les Turner …Read More »
A New Addition to our Support Services Committee
April 22, 2021
For over 30 years, Cheryl Gallagher traveled the world as …Read More »
Tagging So Others can Take a Breath
March 18, 2021
May is ALS Awareness Month. Every year, members of our …Read More »
Working to Make True on a Wish
February 18, 2021
When Jonathan Brent, MD, PhD, asks his ALS patients what …Read More »

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