To better understand the molecular mechanisms that underlie ALS, researchers at the Les Turner ALS Center at Northwestern Medicine are harnessing the power of one of the 21st century’s most powerful medical tools: stem cells. In the lab of Evangelos ... Read More The post Harnessing the power of stem cells to find the drivers behind sporadic ALS appeared first on Les Turner ALS Foundation ..read more

Honoring Excellence: ALS Leaders and Legends Shine at the Hope Through Caring Gala Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 36th annual Hope Through Caring Gala. We are immensely grateful for your support and enthusiasm, which made the ... Read More The post April 2024 Foundation eNews appeared first on Les Turner ALS Foundation ..read more

Our Silent Auction is Live! Whether you’re a sports fan eager to feel the electric energy of a live game, an adventurer looking for an unforgettable escape, or an art lover desiring to enhance your space with beautiful pieces, our Hope ... Read More The post Hope Through Caring Silent Auction is Live appeared first on Les Turner ALS Foundation ..read more

Using cutting-edge techniques, researchers at the Les Turner ALS Center at Northwestern Medicine are working to test an innovative hypothesis: that the immune system is involved in the breakdown of the connection between the brain and muscles in people with ... Read More The post Understanding the Connection Between the Immune System and ALS appeared first on Les Turner ALS Foundation ..read more

Caring makes the difference. For Mario Hernandez, it starts with his daughters Jenny and Emily. “My daughters are two angels that God gave me, to support me in this moment of what I’m going through right now,” says Mario. “I ... Read More The post Up to the Challenge: The Hernandez Family appeared first on Les Turner ALS Foundation ..read more

It’s never too early to focus on your diet after an ALS diagnosis. It’s important to note that it takes more energy to move and breathe with ALS, so you’re burning more calories at rest than people who do not ... Read More The post 5 Tips for Eating with ALS appeared first on Les Turner ALS Foundation ..read more

A Full House for the Hope Through Caring Gala Don’t miss your chance to join the Les Turner ALS Foundation for a night of dinner, dancing, and hope at the Hope Through Caring Gala! Advance ticket sales close on March ... Read More The post March 2024 Foundation eNews appeared first on Les Turner ALS Foundation ..read more

Susan Keldani won’t slow down. At the age of 60, she’s a prolific fundraiser for ALS care and research, the mother of college-age triplets, and the owner of a busy intermodal trucking company. Managing a business alongside the ever-present complexities ... Read More The post The Keldani Family Fights On appeared first on Les Turner ALS Foundation ..read more

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals has announced that Relyvrio was not successful in its Phase 3 large global clinical trial. Like many in the ALS community, we are deeply saddened by this news. The trial data found that Relyvrio did not work better ... Read More The post Relyvrio/AMX0035 Phase 3 Clinical Trial Results Announced appeared first on Les Turner ALS Foundation ..read more

Delivered to the offices of Sen. Patty Murray and Sen. Susan Collins on the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, and the offices of Rep. Kay Granger and Rep. Rosa DeLauro on the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations. March 5, 2024 ... Read More The post ALS organizations come together to advocate for FY25 funding priorities to Congress appeared first on Les Turner ALS Foundation ..read more