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Honoring Dr. John Coleman III at the Hope Through Caring Gala At this year’s Hope Through Caring Gala, we’re proud to honor John M. Coleman III, MD with the Harvey and Bonny Gaffen Advancements in ALS Award. Dr. Coleman is a …

Get Ready for the Hope Through Caring Gala Amidst the winter cold, there are signs of spring ahead. Don’t miss the Hope Through Caring Gala on Saturday, April 11 at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in Chicago! This unforgettable evening …

Start your 2026 with us! Start the new year by standing with families affected by ALS. Volunteering with the Les Turner ALS Foundation is a way to turn compassion into action—no special skills required, just a willingness to help. From …

Your generosity brings hope to families like Cecil and Grace As we close out the year, we’re reflecting on the extraordinary strength of people living with ALS and the loved ones who walk beside them—people like Cecil and his wife, …

The 2025 Gift Guide is here Looking for thoughtful ways to support someone living with ALS or a caregiver this holiday season? Explore our newly updated ALS Gift Guide, created with guidance from our support services team. The guide offers …

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 …