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New clue links ALS and FTD to overactive neurons A groundbreaking Northwestern University study, supported in part by the Les Turner ALS Foundation, has uncovered how a malfunctioning protein—TDP-43—causes nerve cells to overfire in ALS and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). The …
Haga clic aquí para leer este artículo en español. Find thoughtful and practical gift ideas in our Gift Guide for People Living with ALS, created with guidance from our support services team. Whether you’re honoring someone you care about or …
Findings point to promising drug that restores neuron balance and may slow disease progression A new Northwestern University study using patient nervous tissue and lab-grown human neurons has uncovered how a key disease protein, TDP-43, drives overactive nerve cells in …
Join us at the leading edge of ALS research Join us this coming Monday, November 3, at 9:30 am CT for the 15th Annual Les Turner Symposium on ALS, co-hosted by the Les Turner ALS Foundation and the Les Turner …
Team Race for ALS brings together runners and supporters at the Chicago Marathon On Sunday, October 12, Team Race for ALS joined more than 50,000 runners from around the world at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. With 64 runners …
A day of fun, community, and hope We are overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone who joined us at the 2025 annual Les Turner ALS Walk for Life! On a perfect fall day at Soldier Field, more than 1,800 participants across …
Peace be with you all. Greetings from Rome! I am very happy to join you in Chicago as the Les Turner ALS Foundation gathers us for the annual ALS Walk for Life. Ours is a gathering of many people. Let …
Know Before You Go Can you believe the ALS Walk for Life is only three days away? We are so excited to see everyone again at Soldier Field. From everyone at the Les Turner ALS Foundation, thank you so much …
Join us and the ALS community this Saturday! The ALS Walk for Life is this Saturday, Sept. 20 at Soldier Field in Chicago, and we couldn’t be more excited! This isn’t just a fundraiser — it’s the Midwest’s largest ALS …
On Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, the ALS community will come together at Soldier Field in Chicago for the largest ALS gathering in the Midwest: the Les Turner ALS Foundation’s ALS Walk for Life. We’ll walk to honor family and friends …
