The Caregivers Only group offers a time to talk about all the issues caregivers face in a non-judgmental, accepting atmosphere without their loved one, who is living with ALS, being present. Caregivers share a common experience; life has become so …
Caregivers-Only Support Group
The Caregivers Only group offers a time to talk about all the issues caregivers face in a non-judgmental, accepting atmosphere without their loved one, who is living with ALS, being present. Caregivers share a common experience; life has become so …
Empower Your Voice: Navigating Conversations with your ALS Care Team
The Les Turner ALS Foundation’s online ALS Learning Series is aimed at empowering our ALS community through the latest information and insights. Educational webinars and interactive Q&A’s covering a diverse array of topics, from telemedicine to respiratory care, are hosted monthly by the Foundation’s Support Services team and clinicians from our Lois Insolia ALS Clinic at Northwestern Medicine. The ALS Learning Series also includes blog posts and articles on ALS research, clinical trials, caregiver support and so much more.
Free ALS Support Groups Online
ALS Support Groups The Les Turner ALS Foundation provides free ALS support groups online throughout the year. Our support groups are open to: People living with ALS People newly diagnosed with ALS ALS caregivers People who have lost a family member, …
Open Enrollment Matters: Health Insurance Considerations for People Diagnosed with ALS
The Les Turner ALS Foundation’s online ALS Learning Series is aimed at empowering our ALS community through the latest information and insights. Educational webinars and interactive Q&A’s covering a diverse array of topics, from telemedicine to respiratory care, are hosted monthly by the Foundation’s Support Services team and clinicians from our Lois Insolia ALS Clinic at Northwestern Medicine. The ALS Learning Series also includes blog posts and articles on ALS research, clinical trials, caregiver support and so much more.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors brings lived experience with ALS, passion and business acumen to the work of the Foundation. This dedicated group of volunteers gives their time, talents and leadership skills to provide strategic direction to the Foundation.
Members of our Board of Directors have been personally touched by ALS and know what the journey with ALS is like. They are driven by their deep commitment to supporting every person living with ALS, and those they love, every step of the way.
ALS Learning Series: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About ALS and the Veterans Administration
About the Program: Veterans are twice as likely to develop ALS in comparison to those who have not served in the military. Dr. Kvarnberg, Clinic Director of the ALS Interdisciplinary Clinic at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital will provide an …
ALS Learning Series: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About ALS and the Veterans Administration
The Les Turner ALS Foundation’s online ALS Learning Series is aimed at empowering our ALS community through the latest information and insights. Educational webinars and interactive Q&A’s covering a diverse array of topics, from telemedicine to respiratory care, are hosted monthly by the Foundation’s Support Services team and clinicians from our Lois Insolia ALS Clinic at Northwestern Medicine. The ALS Learning Series also includes blog posts and articles on ALS research, clinical trials, caregiver support and so much more.
January 2020 Foundation eNews
We did it! Thanks to the generosity of individual donors just like you, we raised OVER $50,000 to officially meet our end of year match challenge. Thank you to all who donated to support our Les Turner ALS family, especially …
July 2020 Foundation eNews
HEALEY ALS Platform Clinical Trial Update Our Les Turner ALS Center at Northwestern Medicine is a participating site for the first-ever ALS platform trial. The clinical drug trial, led by the Sean M. Healey & AMG Center at Massachusetts General …
