Honoring Dr. John Coleman III at the Hope Through Caring Gala At this year’s Hope Through Caring Gala, we’re proud to honor John M. Coleman III, MD with the Harvey and Bonny Gaffen Advancements in ALS Award. Dr. Coleman is a …
Congress Approves Increase in Federal ALS Research Funding for FY 2026
On Feb. 3, 2026, the U.S. Congress approved new federal funding for ALS research for Fiscal Year 2026, totaling $315 million, the highest level of funding ever for ALS research. We are deeply grateful to the ALS community, including people living with ALS, …
Discovering how motor neurons break down in ALS
In the search for the underlying mechanisms of ALS, researchers are examining the role of even the tiniest parts of neuron cells. In fact, studies have shown that in ALS patients, microtubules—which are the major component of the cell cytoskeleton …
January 2026 Foundation eNews
Get Ready for the Hope Through Caring Gala Amidst the winter cold, there are signs of spring ahead. Don’t miss the Hope Through Caring Gala on Saturday, April 11 at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in Chicago! This unforgettable evening …
Targeting Key Proteins in the Fight Against ALS
Scientists at the Les Turner ALS Center at Northwestern Medicine have zeroed in on a cellular gatekeeper that may hold promise for treating abnormal protein accumulation in neurodegenerative diseases, according to a study published in Nature Communications. “In all neurodegenerative …
January 2026 Foundation eNews
Start your 2026 with us! Start the new year by standing with families affected by ALS. Volunteering with the Les Turner ALS Foundation is a way to turn compassion into action—no special skills required, just a willingness to help. From …
RNA ‘Quality Control’ System Breaks Down in ALS
A study from the Les Turner ALS Center at Northwestern Medicine has shed light on a critical molecular mechanism underlying amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to findings published in the journal Neuron. The research points to a failure in the …
December 2025 Foundation eNews
Your generosity brings hope to families like Cecil and Grace As we close out the year, we’re reflecting on the extraordinary strength of people living with ALS and the loved ones who walk beside them—people like Cecil and his wife, …
A Chef’s Touch: How Kate Milashus Keeps Creating Through ALS
For nearly 15 years, the heat, rhythm, and camaraderie of Chicago’s kitchens shaped Kate Milashus’s world. After putting herself through culinary school at 28 and landing her first chef position at 30, she found a home among pastry bags, ovens, …
November 2025 Foundation eNews
The 2025 Gift Guide is here Looking for thoughtful ways to support someone living with ALS or a caregiver this holiday season? Explore our newly updated ALS Gift Guide, created with guidance from our support services team. The guide offers …
