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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 …
Haga clic aquí para leer este artículo en español. Find thoughtful and practical gift ideas in our Gift Guide for People Living with ALS, created with guidance from our support services team. Whether you’re honoring someone you care about or …
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 …
Know Before You Go Can you believe the ALS Walk for Life is only three days away? We are so excited to see everyone again at Soldier Field. From everyone at the Les Turner ALS Foundation, thank you so much …
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 …
Fundraising Crunch Time With only ten days left till the Les Turner ALS Walk for Life, the countdown starts now for a final push for fundraising. Luckily, there are many ways to quickly spread the word and take your team …
Celebrate Your Success With Fundraising Incentives Encourage your team to level up their fundraising to earn more exciting fundraising incentives. Fundraising incentives are cumulative, so those who raise over $1,000 will receive all three prizes. We are also introducing a …
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 …
