We are so pleased and excited to open up registration to all impacted by Genetic ALS & FTD to our first Community Summit of those impacted by genetic ALS & FTD. The event will be held in Chicago with local …
ALS Learning Series: Developing tools to help people living with ALS make difficult decisions
People living with ALS must make many complex decisions regarding their future care needs, which can be stressful and overwhelming. In our upcoming ALS Learning Series, with Dr. Anne Hogden, she’ll discuss how she and other researchers have collaborated with …
Hampshire Softball Strikes Out ALS
Hampshire High School Softball is hosting a fundraiser to Strike-Out ALS on May 11th. It will be a great day to watch some softball while giving away some great raffle baskets. All the proceeds raised from the fundraiser will be given …
Swing 4 Shimer Golf Outing
Come on out for the first annual Swing 4 Shimer golf outing in honor of LIEUTENANT Bryan “SHIMMER” SZYMCZAK. July 28th 2024 Pinecrest Golf Course 11220 W Algonquin Rd, Huntley, IL 60142 This year, we are raising funds for the Les …
ALS Walk For Life 2024
Welcome to the 23rd annual ALS Walk for Life! Join us for the largest ALS gathering in the Midwest! This event includes a two-mile stroll along the lakefront in Chicago, finishing with a trip through historic Soldier Field. Walking in …
Moving Forward After Loss: Spousal/ Partner Bereavement Group Summer Session
A closed, six-week therapeutic bereavement group for spouses or partners of people who have died from ALS within the past six to nine months. This group provides support, validation, and education in a supportive setting to those who are grieving …
In Memory of Eric: ALS Fundraiser Golf Outing
Monies raised from this event will benefit the Les Turner ALS Foundation and I AM ALS and will help further the mission of creating a world without ALS and providing support to those living with ALS and their families. The event …
11th annual Matt Creen Invitational Golf Outing
This Invitational Golf Outing has raised over $775,000 for the Les Turner ALS Foundation and has helped further the mission of creating a world without ALS and providing support to those living with ALS and their families. The event has …
Open Enrollment Matters: Health Insurance Considerations for People Diagnosed with ALS
Thursday, September 19, 2024, 12:00 p.m., CST Open Enrollment is the time each year when consumers can sign up or make changes to their health insurance coverage. This presentation will outline why you should care about Open Enrollment, factors to …
Moving Forward After Loss: Spousal/ Partner Bereavement Group Fall Session
A closed, six-week therapeutic bereavement group for spouses or partners of people who have died from ALS within the past six to nine months. This group provides support, validation, and education in a supportive setting to those who are grieving …