Team George’s Generals: Join us at the ALS Walk for Life Team George’s Generals is lining up on Saturday, Sept. 23 for the ALS Walk for Life. Alyssa Poniatowski leads this team in honor of her late father George, who …
‘New’ ALS gene destabilizes neuron’s structure and chokes off its nucleus
As many as 2% of all ALS cases have been linked to mutations in the gene NEK1, making it one of the top-known causes of the disease. But it wasn’t known how the mutated gene disrupts the function of the …
August 2023 Foundation eNews
Marching On: Remembering Richie at the ALS Walk for Life In memory of his beloved father Richie, Matthew D’Ambrosia and Team Richie have been involved in the ALS Walk for Life for over a decade. After Richie’s diagnosis in 2013, …
July 2023 Foundation eNews
Team Run for Her Life is Suiting up for the ALS Walk for Life Join Julianne Oliver and her team, “Run for Her Life,” in their second ALS Walk for Life. Her mother, Leslie Bartosz, was diagnosed with ALS during the …
July 2023 Foundation eNews
Future ALS Walk for Life Captains in the Making Our ALS Walk for Life team captains play a vital role in the event’s success. They tirelessly recruit teammates and raise funds through various channels, including emails, phone calls, and social …
June 2023 Foundation eNews
22nd Annual ALS Walk for Life Kickoff We are thrilled to announce the upcoming 2023 ALS Walk for Life, the largest ALS gathering in the Midwest! This highly anticipated event brings together thousands of individuals, families, and teams who share a common …
May 2023 Foundation eNews
ALS Awareness Month: Supporting Our Veterans ALS Awareness Month is just about to wrap up. Over the past few weeks we’ve been highlighting different themes, ranging from information about ALS itself to shining a spotlight on members of our community. This …
May 2023 Foundation eNews
ALS Awareness Month: Celebrating nurses As ALS Awareness Month continues, we’re taking the opportunity to celebrate the nurses who make an enormous difference for people living with ALS. We can’t possibly thank nurses enough for the care they provide. If you feel …
May 2023 Foundation eNews
ALS Awareness Month: Take action! May is ALS Awareness Month, a terrific opportunity to share your commitment to ALS care and research with friends and colleagues. All month, we’ll be sharing ideas to help you make an impact and highlighting people …
April 2023 Foundation eNews
Foundation News The first ALS Walk for Life team to register is… We are so excited to be back at Soldier Field for the ALS Walk for Life on Saturday, Sept 23! Congratulations to Hursh Power for being the first team to sign up …
