In The News

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In the News showcases the latest local and national media coverage mentioning the Les Turner ALS Foundation.

Variety of Advocacy, Fundraising Events Mark ALS Awareness Month
May 4, 2021: ALS News Today


Showcasing Our Partner the Les Turner ALS Foundation
March 24, 2021: Northwestern Medicine News Center


Lake Forest man with ALS to be honored by advocacy foundation
March 19, 2021: Lake Forester


‘More hope than before’: Grayslake woman advocates for ALS research
February 25, 2021: Lake County Journal


2021 Big Dates
December 14, 2020: Crain’s Chicago Business


Pandemic brings added struggles to caring for terminally ill family member
December 10, 2020: Kane County Chronicle


Les Turner Symposium Celebrates Scientific Discovery in ALS
November 17, 2020: Northwestern Medicine


10 Best Virtual Thanksgiving Runs for 2020
November 13, 2020: Snacking in Sneakers



Frankfort woman puts “hope and meaning” into three scary letters: ALS
October 12, 2020: The Herald News


Diane’s De”Feet”ers – Virtual ALS Walk for Life
September 25, 2020: Frankfort, IL Patch


Diane’s De”Feet”ers – Virtual ALS Walk for Life
September 23, 2020: The Beverly Review


Rosie’s Riveters – Virtual ALS Walk for Life
September 22, 2020: Crystal Lake – Cary, IL Patch


Virtual ALS Walk for Life
September 14, 2020: Better


ALS Ripple Effect with Dr. John Coleman
August 14, 2020: Comcast Newsmakers


Virtual ALS Walk for Life will be held Sept. 26
August 10, 2020: ABC 7 Chicago


At Home with Merle Burleigh – Stott’s ALStars
July 15, 2020: Daily Herald


Why We Walk: “Strike Out ALS with Les Turner’s virtual 5k or 1-mile
July 9, 2020: Daily Herald


7 Virtual Races You Can Run in Chicago This Summer
June 9, 2020: Better