Les Turner ALS Foundation

The Les Turner ALS Foundation was founded in 1977 by the family and friends of Les Turner, who was diagnosed with ALS at the age of 36. At the time, information and research on ALS was almost non-existent, leaving families without guidance, support, or hope in the face of this terrible disease. They set out to raise funds to provide vital research and resources to people living with ALS and their families, which led to the establishment of one of the nation's first ALS research laboratories at Northwestern Medicine in 1979.

Today, the Les Turner ALS Foundation is the Midwest's leading ALS organization. Our support services team helps people living with ALS receive the best quality of care and access to the most promising therapies, and our online support groups, educational resources, and webinars reach an international audience. Our Les Turner ALS Center at Northwestern Medicine is led by the most well-respected scientists and clinicians in the field, advancing research into causes, treatment, and cures for the disease.

Our Mission
To provide the most comprehensive care and support to people living with ALS and their families so they can confidently navigate the disease, and advance scientific research for the prevention, treatment and cure of ALS.
Our Vision
A world free of ALS.