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Les Turner ALS Symposium Celebrates Advances in Research and Patient Care
November 4, 2021
BY MELISSA ROHMAN ON NOV 4, 2021 Northwestern scientists and clinicians demonstrated their …Read More »
Biogen Briefing Notes – Scientific Advisory Council (SAC)
October 28, 2021
The following note is being passed along from the Board …Read More »
AMX0035 May Slow ALS Progression and Extend Life
October 1, 2021
On September 15, Amylyx Pharmaceuticals announced its intention to submit …Read More »
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 »

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: Air Force Veteran Lori Hoover
November 18, 2021
Lori’s Story: Aim High…Fly-Fight-Win! Every November on Veterans Day, we …Read More »
Faces of ALS: Steve McMichael
September 30, 2021
Super Bowl Champion Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael was diagnosed with ALS …Read More »
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 »

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