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Anita Forté – Fighting ALS with Positivity and Gratitude After having dealt with multiple ailments the past few years, along with ALS, there’s no doubt that Anita Forté is a fighter. She wakes up each morning and starts the day …

Dr. Lisa Wolfe – A Fierce and Empowering ALS Advocate We sat down with this year’s Hope Through Caring Award Honoree, Lisa Wolfe, MD, of Northwestern Medicine, who will be recognized at our Hope Through Caring Gala on May 21. …

Taking the Extra Step – Meet our Gratitude Group In the age of automated email acknowledgements, mass mailings or no acknowledgements, there’s nothing like receiving a handwritten note to brighten your day. We are especially thankful to the generous donors …

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 …

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 …

Super Bowl Champion Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael was diagnosed with ALS in January 2021. He points out, “It’s called Lou Gehrig’s Disease. I didn’t know that it was a metaphor too. ALS is going to run the bases on you.” Adding …

The Les Turner ALS Foundation’s Support Services Team often serve as the first point of contact for a person recently diagnosed with ALS and their families to help chart a path forward to address their immediate and future needs and …