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Support Services Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information & Updates COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund COVID-19 & ALS: Frequently Asked Questions Care Recommendations for Respiratory Issues Support Services Team Support Groups & Education The Jill and Dennis Smith ALS Education and Awareness Fund Grant Programs & Equipment Loans Applying for Benefits Walter Boughton Foundation Grant Dan Nelson ALS Respite Fund Loan Banks for Communication and Medical Equipment The Stuart Rosen ALS Transportation Fund National ALS Registry ALS Resource Guide Informative Links ALS Center Lois Insolia ALS Clinic Approved Treatments for ALS Clinicians Clinical Trials & Studies Answer ALS Research Lab of Dr. Robert G. Kalb Lab of Dr. Evangelos Kiskinis Lab of Dr. Hande Ozdinler Lab of Dr. Teepu Siddique Genetic Counseling About Us Who We Are Our Founders Our Team Staff Board of Directors International Alliance Employment Opportunities Financial Statements Contact Us Get Involved Ways to Donate Make an Online Donation Matching Gifts/Workplace Giving Stock Donations Planned Giving Become a Corporate Partner Donate a Vehicle Attend an Event ALS Walk for Life Strike Out ALS 5k Tag Days Hope Through Caring Gala Calendar of Events Fundraise Your Way Run in Team Race for ALS Join Our Young ProfessionALS Group Volunteer ALS Awareness Month Submit to March of Faces Buy Merchandise News & Resources Donate Search COVID-19 Information & Updates The leader in comprehensive ALS care in Chicagoland. Although we’re one of the largest independent ALS groups in the country, we treat each person like family and we’re committed to supporting them every step of the way. Our individualized approach ensures each person living with the disease receives the best quality of care, and our local community of support provides their loved ones with answers and encouragement. Our Les Turner ALS Center at Northwestern Medicine is led by the most well-respected and successful clinicians and researchers in the field, advancing vital care and research in pursuit of life-enhancing treatments and a cure. Learn More Make a Donation Newsletter Sign-Up Calendar of Events Individualized Care, a Local Community of Support and Hope through Scientific Research ALS is scary. Really scary. The progression of ALS can mean tomorrow is often worse than today. As a result, people living with ALS are overwhelmed and unsure of what questions to ask and what to do next. The Les Turner ALS Foundation exists to care for those affected by the disease, answer their questions, support them and their loved ones and provide hope through scientific research. What is ALS? ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) is a terminal progressive disease that causes muscle weakness, difficulty speaking and swallowing and, generally, complete paralysis. ALS is scary. Really scary. But we’re here to answer your questions, provide encouragement and ensure you, and those you love, feel comforted and confident as you progress in your ALS journey. More Information Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information & Updates The safety of our Les Turner ALS family, especially those living with ALS, is our top priority. People living with ALS are at an increased risk of respiratory problems associated with viral and bacterial infections. Due to the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak we have paused all in-person Les Turner ALS Foundation support service visits from our nurses and social workers and all in-person support groups until further notice. Updates & Resources Latest News & Resources May 2020 Events eNews May 12, 2020 Celebrating Our Heroic Nurses Nurses are heroes, plain and simple. And those of us in the ALS community know that … Read More » May 2020 Foundation eNews May 5, 2020 Be a Giver for #GivingTuesdayNow Today is #GivingTuesdayNow, a new global day of giving as an emergency response to the … Read More » Introducing the Joan & Paul Rubschlager Professorship April 23, 2020 When Paul Rubschlager’s father was diagnosed with ALS in 1974, little was known about the cause of ALS and even … Read More » See All News & Resources We treat each person like family and we’re committed to supporting them every step of the way. You Are the Reason We Exist Over the last 40 years, you have helped us build an ALS community in Chicagoland that feels like family. And just as each member of a family is unique, so is our care for each person living with ALS. We exist to provide care for those affected by ALS, answer their questions, support their loved ones and provide hope through scientific research. Support Services We provide a personalized approach to treatment and care–preparing people living with ALS to navigate their difficult journey and supporting them every step of the way. Learn More 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. Learn More Education & Events Through a variety of special events and educational opportunities, we’re increasing awareness and education of ALS locally and nationwide, because we believe progress is achieved by working together. 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