The story of the Les Turner ALS Foundation begins with one man’s ALS diagnosis in 1976. Les Turner, a Chicago area businessman, husband and father, was frustrated by the lack of local resources available to manage the devastating effects of his diagnosis. His family and friends supported his desire to provide support to others affected by the disease with the resources and hope for a cure unavailable to him. In doing so, they inspired his legacy.
For over forty years, the Les Turner ALS Foundation has been Chicagoland’s leader in research, patient care and education about ALS.
During this webinar, you will learn how to use the new My ALS Decision Tool™. This groundbreaking decision tool is a web-based, interactive series of questions and considerations which can help you take control of your ALS care. My ALS Decision Tool™ adds a component of dignity, autonomy and self-determination that is vital to overall […]
During this webinar, the presenters will be discussing symptoms of mobility weakness and how ALS affects mobility. You will learn about a variety of mobility aids to assist you in your daily life and learn what information is important to know when modifying your home for use of a power wheelchair. You will learn about […]
Making Activities of Daily Life Easier in ALS - Thursday, March 17, 2022 from Noon to 1:00pm CT About the Program: This webinar will focus on how ALS may impact your daily routines and how an occupational therapist can offer tips to make daily living a little easier. You will learn about devices for getting through […]
Thursday, April 28, 2022 from Noon to 1:00pm CT About the Program: Are you a veteran living with ALS? Need help navigating the Veterans Administration system and don’t know where to start? Hear from Robert Statam, Sr. and Winston Woodard III of the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) who specialize in providing navigation services for […]
About the Program: This webinar will guide people living with ALS and their loved ones through easy-to-understand actionable steps for securing a financial future and optimizing health care. A diagnosis of ALS makes planning for the future more important than ever. These discussions are not easy, but taking the time to gather information and think […]
About the Program Many people living with ALS qualify for Medicare to provide their health insurance after they are no longer working full-time. This presentation will examine Medicare eligibility, enrollment, coverage, costs, assistance paying for costs, and considerations when choosing between traditional Medicare and a private Medicare advantage plan. Questions, answers and discussion will follow […]
We are excited to announce the 2nd annual SIL Golf Outing benefiting the Les Turner ALS Foundation! Hosted by the Strategic Introduction League (SIL), we are proud to announce that at our inaugural event in 2021, we were able to raise over $3,000 for the Les Turner ALS Foundation. Come show your support this year as […]
Integrative holistic therapies can play a major role in helping people feel better, especially when they are dealing with neurologic diseases. This month’s ALS Learning Series, "Complementary and Alternative Therapies for People Living with ALS and Caregivers," taking place on Thursday, July 14 from 12 – 1 p.m. (CT), will discuss how people living with […]
2022 Strike Out ALS 5k and 1 Mile Run, Walk & Roll We race towards more than a finish line, we race towards a CURE. Join us for this year's Strike Out ALS 5k and 1 Mile Run, Walk & Roll which will be held in-person at Guaranteed Rate Field on Thursday, July 21, 2022. […]
9th Annual Matt Creen Golf Invitational Thursday, August 11, 2022 Odyssey Country Club 19110 S Ridgeland Ave Tinley Park, IL 60477 Registration and Driving Range: 9 am Shotgun Start: 10:45 am Open Bar: 4-8 pm Dinner: 5:30 pm Silent Auction and Raffle Throughout Dinner Matt Creen, General Counsel for the Currie Motors Group for 20 […]
About the Program: Have you ever thought about Voice or Message Banking, but don’t know where to start? Voice and message banking for people living with ALS can be an emotional, overwhelming, and seemingly complicated task to navigate. However, it doesn’t have to be. Anne Marie will discuss the differences between voice banking, message banking, […]
About the Program With the advancement of technology and home automation systems, tasks that were previously difficult for people living with ALS, such as turning the lights on and off in your home, have become much easier. Team Gleason’s mission is to have people living with ALS remain as independent as possible no matter where […]
