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New clue links ALS and FTD to overactive neurons A groundbreaking Northwestern University study, supported in part by the Les Turner ALS Foundation, has uncovered how a malfunctioning protein—TDP-43—causes nerve cells to overfire in ALS and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). The …
Join us at the leading edge of ALS research Join us this coming Monday, November 3, at 9:30 am CT for the 15th Annual Les Turner Symposium on ALS, co-hosted by the Les Turner ALS Foundation and the Les Turner …
Team Race for ALS brings together runners and supporters at the Chicago Marathon On Sunday, October 12, Team Race for ALS joined more than 50,000 runners from around the world at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. With 64 runners …
A day of fun, community, and hope We are overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone who joined us at the 2025 annual Les Turner ALS Walk for Life! On a perfect fall day at Soldier Field, more than 1,800 participants across …
Join us and the ALS community this Saturday! The ALS Walk for Life is this Saturday, Sept. 20 at Soldier Field in Chicago, and we couldn’t be more excited! This isn’t just a fundraiser — it’s the Midwest’s largest ALS …
Leo’s Motor Neurons, Motoring at the Walk This September marks Sue Carrel’s 10th ALS Walk for Life—nine of them as the proud captain of Leo’s Motor Neurons, the team she formed with her husband Leo, who lived with ALS until …
ALS research depends on people living with ALS to join the National ALS Registry. Every individual’s story can contribute to our understanding of the disease, its causes, and how to fight it. Join us for our January ALS Learning series …
Join us for an informative session focused on constipation management in people living with ALS. This webinar will explore the impact of constipation in this population, examine the role of dietary fiber, and discuss how hydration supports bowel health. The …
Join us for an informative session about how occupational therapy can support your daily activities and quality of life while living with ALS. Becca Schroeder, MOT, OTR/L, will explore practical strategies, adaptive equipment, and energy conservation techniques that can help …
Walking for my dad, and the ALS community This September, Alex Willard will walk for the first time in honor of his dad, Jim, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2023. “Our story isn’t a sad one,” Alex says. “It’s …
