Super Bowl Champion Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael was diagnosed with ALS in January 2021. He points out, “It’s called Lou Gehrig’s Disease. I didn’t know that it was a metaphor too. ALS is going to run the bases on you.” Adding …
July 2022 Foundation eNews
Foundation News The Foundation represents the European Network to Cure ALS (ENCALS) In June, our CEO, Andrea Pauls Backman, attended the European Network to Cure ALS (ENCALS) conference in Edinburgh, Scotland, along with 650 ALS/MND researchers, patients, and advocates. …
Faces of ALS: A true brotherhood
Jim Thew joined the Navy in 1991 and was stationed as an aircraft mechanic at the Naval Air Facility Atsugi in Ayase, Kanagawa, Japan, where he met his wife, Kumiko. In 1999, they moved to Illinois to take care of …
Sanderson Cup ALS Golf Outing
After being diagnosed with ALS about a year ago, PALS Cory Sanderson and his family have organized the 1st Annual Sanderson Cup ALS Golf Outing scheduled for Monday, June 13. A portion of the proceeds will be used for his family’s …
Illinois proclaims ALS Awareness Month, recognizes Les Turner ALS Foundation
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has proclaimed May as ALS Awareness Month in the State of Illinois, recognizing the care and support that the Les Turner ALS Foundation provides for people living with ALS and their families. The full proclamation can be …
ALS Decision Tools, Guides and Webinars
ALS Decision Tools, Guides and Webinars While no two people with ALS are alike or will progress the same way, there is a great deal of collective knowledge and wisdom available from your ALS Care Team, people living with ALS, …
Phase 3 Clinical Drug Trial at Les Turner ALS Center at Northwestern Medicine
Our Les Turner ALS Center at Northwestern Medicine effectively connects the worlds of research and patient support to ensure the best care is provided and the brightest minds are working to find a cure. Unlike other organizations, our Center brings …
April 2020 Foundation eNews
Our Mission Continues So much has changed since our last Foundation eNews. We’ve all been asked to acclimate to a new normal. But one thing that hasn’t changed is our dedication to our Les Turner ALS family. Our ALS Support …
July 2020 Events eNews
Remembering Those We’ve Lost In remembrance of our loved ones lost to ALS, we’re hosting a Celebration of Life on Saturday, July 18 at 11am via Facebook Live. This will be a moving, 15-minute online service honoring those we have …
January 2023 Foundation eNews
Foundation News Thank you We can’t thank you enough for your generosity during our end of year fundraising campaign. Your donations are making a profound impact not only on the lives of those living with ALS and their families, but …
