Les Turner Als Foundation

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• Since 1977, the Les Turner ALS Foundation has been a leader in research, patient care, and education about Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), better known as Lou Gehrig's disease, and other motor neuron diseases (MND). The Foundation serves more than 90% of the ALS population in the Chicago area. The Foundation is also one of the nation's largest independent ALS organizations and has raised over $48 million to fight Lou Gehrig's disease. In addition, through wide-ranging research and symposiums for healthcare professionals, the Foundation reaches the ALS community worldwide. The Foundation is also a founding member of the International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations.Through its affiliation with Northwestern Medicine, the Foundation funds two research laboratories as well as the Les Turner/Lois Insolia ALS Center, an innovative clinical care program. Other programs include in-home visits through the Home and Community Services Team, support groups and educational meetings, an equipment loan bank, and grants for home modifications and respite care.About ALS:Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrigs disease or motor neuron disease (MND), is a progressive disease that causes muscle weakness, difficulty speaking and swallowing and generally, complete paralysis. In most cases, while the body continues to deteriorate, the mind remains unaffected. The disease does not discriminate, striking any age, gender and race. In the US, someone is diagnosed every 90 minutes, and approximately 35,000 people are living with ALS at any given time. There is no known cure for ALS and once diagnosed, patients typically live only three to five years.
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  Headquarters:5550 West Touhy Avenue Suite 302, Skokie, Illinois, United States

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  Phone Number: +1 847-679-3311

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  Website: https://www.lesturnerals.org

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  Employees:19

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  Revenue:$10 - 50M

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  Legal Name:Les Turner Als Foundation

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• |  NAICS Code: 813319  |

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