ALS is called a rare disease. But for reasons not yet known, veterans are twice as likely to be diagnosed with ALS compared to the general public. Last week, we as a nation honored our brave veterans for their sacrifice …
BrainStorm Announces Topline Results from NurOwn® Phase 3 ALS Study
Today was a tough call for the ALS community, but not entirely disheartening. BrainStorm released the topline results this morning (November 17) from its Phase 3 trial for NurOwn® showing it did not meet statistical significance in its primary efficacy …
November 2020 Events eNews
Go All in for ALS this Friday Night A 3 day, 2 night stay at a charming cottage nestled in the Indiana Dunes could be yours! This magical getaway is just one of the silent auction prizes offered at our …
November 2020 Foundation eNews
Empowering through ALS Education We are excited to launch our new online learning series aimed at empowering our ALS community through the latest information and insights. Educational webinars and interactive Q&A’s covering a diverse array of topics, from telemedicine to …
Running On Kindness and Generosity
“My grandma was one of the most influential people in my life, for so many reasons,” shared Taylor Davis, a member of our Team Race for ALS. “She taught me the importance of being kind and generous to others. During …
Amylyx Publishes CENTAUR Survival Data Demonstrating Statistically Significant Survival Benefit of AMX0035 for People with ALS
We are excited to share some promising data regarding the CENTAUR trial evaluating AMX0035 in people with ALS on overall survival analysis, published today (October 16, 2020) in the neuromuscular disease journal Muscle & Nerve. The survival analysis followed each …
October 2020 Events eNews
Betting on Your Support Are you feeling lucky? Join us for the Virtual All in for ALS Casino Night, hosted by our Young ProfessionALS Group, on Friday, Nov. 13 at 7pm. The virtual event will feature all of the exciting …
October 2020 Foundation eNews
Join our 10th Annual Les Turner Symposium on ALS – Monday, November 9 Registration is now open for our 10th Annual Symposium, hosted by our own Les Turner ALS Center at Northwestern Medicine. This year’s event will be held virtually on …
A Family Affair
Like most events at the Gardner home in the western suburbs of Chicago it was a family affair. With the face masks in-place and appropriate social distancing, the Gardner family met us outside for what we’re lovingly calling a “front …
Advocacy Announcement: ALS Disability Insurance Access Act
Foundation Blog: Advocacy The Les Turner ALS Foundation has joined with several other national ALS patient advocacy organizations (ALS Association, I AM ALS, Muscular Dystrophy Association and Team Gleason) in a letter to U.S. House of Representatives’ leadership requesting that …