Event Series Mothers of ALS

Mothers of ALS

Carolyn Parrott, whose daughter passed in 2021 after bravely facing bulbar-onset ALS, expressed a longing to connect with other mothers in solidarity. Join Carolyn and our CCALS team in this unique opportunity to share your mother-heart with others. Register

Event Series I AM ALS Veterans Team Meeting

I AM ALS Veterans Team Meeting

Zoom

The Veterans team seeks to raise awareness about veteran-specific ALS issues, educate the public about ALS and veterans, connect veterans with resources to improve their quality of ALS care, and accelerate the development of and access to treatments and cures. Click the link to sign up.

Free

I AM ALS Support Group for people who are current primary caregivers to a loved one with ALS.

Zoom

I AM ALS offers weekly virtual support groups for people who are living with and impacted by ALS. Each group provides a space for people to connect with others who can relate to what they’re going through, and receive emotional support.' Second Wednesday of every month from 12-1 p.m. CST is for people who are…

Promising Alternative and Off-Label Treatments for ALS

Virtual

In this educational webinar, Dr. Richard Bedlack of ALSUntangled will review what he considers to be the most promising alternative and off-label ALS treatments currently. These products, which include vitamins, supplements, and medications approved for other conditions, all have plausible mechanisms and at least one human trial demonstrating a statistically and/or clinically meaningful benefit. Known…

Free
Event Series I AM ALS Legislative Affairs Team

I AM ALS Legislative Affairs Team

Zoom

The Legislative Affairs Team seeks to empower and support the ALS community in their legislative advocacy efforts. They strive to build a team of passionate revolutionaries who together will develop meaningful relationships with federal legislators to secure public policies that will expand access to clinical trials, accelerate ALS therapies, eliminate access barriers, and support those…

Free

Pridopodine for treatment of ALS

Virtual

Don't miss this opportunity to hear first hand from these extraordinary individuals as they share their experiences, insights, and aspirations in the pursuit of advancing ALS research. Together, let's harness the power of citizen research to make a lasting impact on the future of ALS treatments and support.

Free
Event Series Caregiver to Caregiver

Caregiver to Caregiver

3:00pm ET Come share the informal gathering designed to offer genuine support for those engaged in ALS caregiving. Enjoy the opportunity to be with other folks who have an intimate understanding of ALS and share your unique point of view as a caregiver. It is truly a wonderful experience to sit in council with ALS…

Event Series Caregiver Only Support Group

Caregiver Only Support Group

Virtual

The Caregivers Only group offers a time to talk about all the issues caregivers face in a non-judgmental, accepting atmosphere without their loved one, who is living with ALS, being present. Caregivers share a common experience; life has become so tumultuous that they often feel exhausted and overwhelmed, hungry for emotional comfort. Together, with the…

Respiratory Care in ALS: ADVANCES IN REMOTE MONITORING

Virtual

Join us for this inaugural webinar, which marks the beginning of our four-part NEALS Community Education series on advances in respiratory care in ALS. This series, organized by the NEALS Respiratory Care and Ventilation Committee, will focus on respiratory assessment innovations and clinical implementations.

Free

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Accelerating Treatments and Improving Quality of Life Report Launch Event

Virtual

  Event description:   Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rapidly progressive, fatal neurological disease. Individuals affected by ALS include those living with ALS, their caregivers and families, at-risk ALS genetic carriers, and others. Currently no treatments stop or reverse the disease, although various FDA-approved formulations may extend life by several months. Congress called on…

Free
Event Series Chicagoland Support Group

Chicagoland Support Group

Virtual

Meets the Third Tuesday of each month from 1 – 2:30pm Facilitator: Anne Lidsky, PhD Visit: https://lesturnerals.org/support-services/support-groups-education/ to sign up. *Meetings will be held over Zoom and a Zoom invitation will be sent via email once you register for the group.*

I AM ALS Support Group for people who are loved ones of someone living with ALS.

Zoom

I AM ALS offers weekly virtual support groups for people who are living with and impacted by ALS. Each group provides a space for people to connect with others who can relate to what they’re going through, and receive emotional support. Third Wednesday of every month from 12-1 p.m. CST: People who are loved ones of…

Event Series I AM ALS Legislative Affairs Team

I AM ALS Legislative Affairs Team

Zoom

The Legislative Affairs Team seeks to empower and support the ALS community in their legislative advocacy efforts. They strive to build a team of passionate revolutionaries who together will develop meaningful relationships with federal legislators to secure public policies that will expand access to clinical trials, accelerate ALS therapies, eliminate access barriers, and support those…

Free