Creating a world free of ALS is our North Star. And we’re kicking off 2019 with over $1 million to fund research and clinical care at the Les Turner ALS Center! We’re excited to fund five novel research endeavors from …
Faces of ALS: A Vision for our Future
Here’s the story of another year of extraordinary fundraising, passionate advocacy and, as always, hope for a cure. It’s the story of a group of individuals that are constantly looking to the future, ensuring we are here for every person …
Thankful for Our Les Turner Family
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones! Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all the things we’re grateful for. Most of the time, it’s the simple things we appreciate the most, like a nice warm meal with our …
Dr. Ozdinler published in Acta Neuropathologica
Hande Ozdinler, PhD, one of the lead researchers at our Les Turner ALS Center at Northwestern Medicine, and her collaborators just published new findings in the journal Acta Neuropathologica. From Dr. Ozdinler, “We for the first time discovered the cellular defects …
Be a Giver this Giving Tuesday
November 27 is dedicated to Giving. You have the power to make a difference in the lives of people living with ALS. All it takes is just the three simple steps above to directly support people living with ALS and …
You Are Part of Our Family
My name is Matthew Scott Usher. My wife and I have three wonderful children ages 19, 10 and 9. But I don’t know if I will be able to see them graduate from school, get married or have their own …
