A day of hope and community in pictures
The 23rd annual ALS Walk for Life was an incredible success, and we couldn’t have done it without you! This year, over 2,000 walkers and 164 teams came together to raise crucial funds for ALS care, advocacy, and research – all while showing off their spirit and enthusiasm.
The energy and support from our community were truly inspiring. Visit our photo gallery to see the highlights, download your favorite moments, and share them on social media to celebrate the impact you’ve made for those living with ALS and their families!
Click the link to check out the photos on Flickr: Have photos that you want to share with us? Send them to comms@lesturnerals.org
Photo: Nathan Mandell
Dr. Senda Ajroud-Driss has been honored as the Les Turner ALS Foundation / Herbert C. Wenske Professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. An endowed professorship is the highest academic honor that a faculty member can attain.
Born in Tunisia, Dr. Ajroud-Driss completed her medical education and training in Chicago, joining the faculty of Northwestern University in 2005. As the Director of the Lois Insolia ALS Clinic, she has dedicated her career to advancing ALS care and research. Dr. Ajroud-Driss has expanded the neuromuscular clinical research program at Northwestern and played a pivotal role in gene therapy development, leading to innovative treatments for hereditary neuromuscular disorders.
We are proud to announce this well-deserved recognition of her outstanding contributions to ALS research and her commitment to improving the lives of people living with ALS through her work at the Les Turner ALS Center at Northwestern Medicine. This professorship was created in 2005 through the generosity of the Les Turner ALS Foundation and the Herbert C. Wenske Foundation.
The Les Turner ALS Foundation recently signed a new 10-year, $10 million gift agreement with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, reinforcing our long-standing partnership with the university’s world-class ALS researchers. This pledge supports cutting-edge studies at the Les Turner ALS Center at Northwestern Medicine, advancing understanding and treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
“We’re thrilled to continue this partnership,” said CEO Laura Freveletti, noting the progress being made in uncovering the causes of ALS and developing new treatment pathways.
This continued support allows for groundbreaking research and life-enhancing care at the Lois Insolia ALS Clinic. “Together, we will find a cure,” said Dr. Robert G. Kalb, director of the Les Turner ALS Center.
Read the full article to learn more about this exciting commitment and its impact.
Join us for the October ALS Learning Series, where Dr. Jinny Tavee will discuss complementary and alternative therapies for people living with ALS. Dr. Tavee will explore how areas like nutrition, exercise, and mind-body therapies can play a major role in improving well-being for those with ALS. A Q&A session will follow her presentation, offering the opportunity to dive deeper into these holistic approaches.
Dr. Tavee is the Chief of Neurology at National Jewish Health and has a special interest in integrative holistic medicine. She has recently completed a clinical trial evaluating the use of yoga breathing for people living with ALS.
The Les Turner ALS Foundation is proud to offer this webinar at no cost to the ALS community, thanks to the support of the Gilbert & Jacqueline Fern Foundation and Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America. Register now.
Grab your early bird tickets to All in for ALS Casino Night
Get your tickets for the 18th annual All In For ALS Casino Night before early bird pricing ends on Oct. 23!
Join us on Saturday, Nov. 23 at the East Bank Club for an exciting evening featuring blackjack, roulette, and craps, along with delicious appetizers, a photo booth, and an auction. This signature event brings together young professionals to raise funds for ALS care and research at the Les Turner ALS Foundation.
