Empowering choices: Watch our new video on clinical research
Deciding whether to join a clinical research study is a personal and significant choice for people living with ALS. To help empower these decisions, we’ve created a new video featuring Emma Schmidt and Candace James, who work in clinical research at the Lois Insolia ALS Clinic at the Les Turner Center at Northwestern Medicine.
In the video, they share insights on our latest decision tool, My ALS Decision Tool™: Participating in Clinical Research, developed in collaboration with NEALS and experts nationwide.
Whether you’re exploring clinical research or supporting someone who is, this video offers valuable guidance for making informed decisions. Watch the video on YouTube now and learn how this tool can help navigate the clinical research process.
As you plan your year-end contributions, consider these tax-savvy ways to give while supporting ALS care and research:
- Gifts of Appreciated Stock: Donate stocks with built-in capital gains to avoid future taxes while enjoying an charitable income tax deduction.
- Qualified Charitable Distributions: If you’re over 70 and a half, donate up to $100,000 from your IRA to charity and satisfy your Required Minimum Distribution, tax-free.
- Charitable Bequests: Leave a legacy by including the Les Turner ALS Foundation in your will or trust–costs nothing now, but creates lasting impact.
Our team is ready to help with any of these options. With about a third of charitable giving occurring in December, your generosity matters more than ever. Visit our Ways to Donate webpage to learn more about giving opportunities.
This December, join us for a special ALS Learning Series featuring Dr. Suzana K.E. Makowski, medical director of Compassionate Care ALS. Dr. Makowski will explore the role of spirituality in ALS, sharing insights on finding light in the darkness and gratitude as we move into a new year.
There is no cost to attend this webinar, thanks to the generosity of the Gilbert & Jacqueline Fern Foundation and Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America.
Register now to discover ways to embrace hope and joy this holiday season.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the All in for ALS Casino Night! With over 250 guests in attendance, your generosity helped raise more than $60,000 to support ALS care, research, and education. Together, we turned an evening of fun and games into hope for those living with ALS. A big thanks to the Young Professionals Group (YPG) for making this year’s event a big success!
Relive the magic! Photos from the event are now available—check out the smiles, casino action, and unforgettable moments. View the gallery and share the memories with your friends.
Your support makes a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. Thank you for going “all in” for ALS, and we can’t wait to see you at the next event!
Shop with our ALS Gift Guide
Still searching for the right gift this holiday season? The 2024 ALS Gift Guide is here to help! Featuring thoughtful ideas for people living with ALS and their loved ones, this curated list offers practical, meaningful, and accessible options to brighten the season.
From adaptive tools to comforting keepsakes, there’s something for everyone. Give a gift that shows your care and brings joy to those who need it most.
Explore the Gift Guide and make this holiday season extra special!
