RE: Docket No. FDA-2018-N-0410 Dear FDA Advisory Committee: Founded in 1977, the Les Turner ALS Foundation is the oldest independent ALS group in the country. For 45 years, it has been our mission to provide the most comprehensive care and …
AMX0035 May Slow ALS Progression and Extend Life
On September 15, Amylyx Pharmaceuticals announced its intention to submit a New Drug Application to the FDA for AMX0035 for the treatment of ALS. If the New Drug Application is successful, AMX0035 would be only the third drug approved by …
Les Turner ALS Foundation’s Andrea Pauls Backman Advocates for “Bold, Urgent Methods” to Improve Access to Potential ALS Treatments
In response to a recent congressional hearing focused on the slow pace of drug approvals for neurological diseases, Les Turner ALS Foundation’s CEO Andrea Pauls Backman spoke with Suz Redfearn, a reporter for FDA News. Andrea was quoted extensively in …
Faces of ALS: Remembering Marshall Krolick – One of the Foundation’s Founding Members
When Marshall Krolick passed away in February, the Les Turner ALS Foundation lost one of its longest-standing family members and biggest supporters. As a close friend of Les Turner, for whom the Foundation is named, Marshall was at the hospital …
May 2021 Foundation eNews
How Do You #TakeABreath? Breathing. It’s something that can easily be taken for granted. But for many people living with ALS, breathing can often be a daily challenge. Our #TakeABreath campaign during ALS Awareness Month in May allows you to share …
Tips for Preventing the Spread of Respiratory Disease
As someone living with ALS or in contact with someone living with ALS, you should always take special precautions to safeguard your health and the health of those around you. People living with ALS are at an increased risk of respiratory problems …
Faces of ALS: A New Addition to our Support Services Committee
For over 30 years, Cheryl Gallagher traveled the world as a flight attendant for United Airlines. From India to New Zealand, and Cambodia to Vietnam, she reveled in the opportunity to explore new places, take in fresh perspectives and immerse …
April 2021 Foundation eNews
Grief & Loss in Children and Youth in Families with ALS: April ALS Learning Series Last month, our ALS Learning Series webinar focused on talking with children about ALS. This Thursday, April 8 at 12pm CST, Dr. Melinda Kavanaugh returns …
Tagging So Others Can Take a Breath
May is ALS Awareness Month. Every year, members of our Les Turner ALS family volunteer in our annual Tag Days Drive to spread the message of hope and help and raise funds to support people living with ALS and their …
