Honoring Excellence: ALS Leaders and Legends Shine at the Hope Through Caring Gala Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 36th annual Hope Through Caring Gala. We are immensely grateful for your support and enthusiasm, which made the …
How ALS is linked to the body’s circadian rhythms
Many people living with ALS find that their sleep is disrupted. But that disruption of their body’s 24-hour circadian rhythms might not just be a symptom of the disease. Researchers have found that this disrupted sleep actually contributes to the …
April 2024 Foundation eNews
Last Chance to Register: A Hall of Fame Celebration at the Hope Through Caring Gala There’s nothing like the warmth and camaraderie of the ALS community, and it’s time to cheer for one of our own. At the 36th annual …
Understanding the connection between the immune system and ALS
Using cutting-edge techniques, researchers at the Les Turner ALS Center at Northwestern Medicine are working to test an innovative hypothesis: that the immune system is involved in the breakdown of the connection between the brain and muscles in people with …
March 2024 Foundation eNews
A Full House for the Hope Through Caring Gala Don’t miss your chance to join the Les Turner ALS Foundation for a night of dinner, dancing, and hope at the Hope Through Caring Gala! Advance ticket sales close on March …
March 2024 Foundation eNews
Advancements in ALS Award: Dr. Merit Cudkowicz At this year’s Hope Through Caring Gala, we’re thrilled to be honoring Dr. Merit Cudkowicz with the Harvey and Bonny Gaffen Advancements in ALS Award. “Dr. Cudkowicz is an outstanding role model for …
February 2024 Foundation eNews
Chicago Bears Make Big Move to Fight ALS In a heartfelt tribute to the team’s newly inducted Hall of Famer, Steve McMichael, the Chicago Bears have pledged to make a $76,000 contribution to the Les Turner ALS Foundation. And you can …
February 2024 Foundation eNews
Super Bowl Fundraiser at the Valley Lodge Tavern Join us for a Super Bowl celebration with a cause! We’re excited to partner with the Valley Lodge Tavern in Wilmette, IL, for a special Super Bowl Party and fundraising event …
January 2024 Foundation eNews
Local Students doing their part to fight ALS Last semester, students at Elk Grove High School completed a long-running fundraising project for the Les Turner ALS Foundation. Their teacher, Caryn Blanke, started this project 12 years ago with the help …
January 2024 Foundation eNews
For all your support, we thank you As the new year begins, we at the Les Turner ALS Foundation are filled with immense gratitude. Thanks to your incredible support during our end-of-year campaign, we can provide essential resources, care, and hope …
