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As the field of ALS research evolves, opportunities arise to participate in clinical trials and research studies that could lead to new treatments and insights into the disease. At the Les Turner ALS Foundation, we want to empower people living with …
An ALS diagnosis can change someone’s life overnight. Becoming an ALS caregiver, however, is a role and an identity that you grow into. Caring for a loved one with ALS can be extremely challenging, but it can also be very …
It’s ALS Awareness Month! Creating a world free of ALS takes all of us. Throughout the month of May, we’ll spotlight people doing great work to raise funds and awareness, and we’ll share actionable ways you can make an impact in …
Letter sent to Congress on May 3, 2024 Dear Speaker Johnson, Minority Leader Jeffries, Majority Leader Schumer, and Minority Leader McConnell; In service of the approximately 300,000 Americans living with a neuromuscular disease, for whom we collectively serve, the undersigned …
To better understand the molecular mechanisms that underlie ALS, researchers at the Les Turner ALS Center at Northwestern Medicine are harnessing the power of one of the 21st century’s most powerful medical tools: stem cells. In the lab of Evangelos …
Honoring Excellence: ALS Leaders and Legends Shine at the Hope Through Caring Gala Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 36th annual Hope Through Caring Gala. We are immensely grateful for your support and enthusiasm, which made the …
Many people living with ALS find that their sleep is disrupted. But that disruption of their body’s 24-hour circadian rhythms might not just be a symptom of the disease. Researchers have found that this disrupted sleep actually contributes to the …
Our Silent Auction is Live! Whether you’re a sports fan eager to feel the electric energy of a live game, an adventurer looking for an unforgettable escape, or an art lover desiring to enhance your space with beautiful pieces, our Hope …
Last Chance to Register: A Hall of Fame Celebration at the Hope Through Caring Gala There’s nothing like the warmth and camaraderie of the ALS community, and it’s time to cheer for one of our own. At the 36th annual …
Using cutting-edge techniques, researchers at the Les Turner ALS Center at Northwestern Medicine are working to test an innovative hypothesis: that the immune system is involved in the breakdown of the connection between the brain and muscles in people with …
