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

2024 ALS TDI Summit

Virtual or In Person

The ALS TDI Summit is a free conference that aims to inform and empower the ALS community by educating attendees about ALS TDI's latest work to discover and develop effective treatments for ALS. You can join this event virtually or in person! The 2024 ALS TDI Summit will include: ALS research updates from members of the…

Free

2024 Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting

Dates: Saturday, October 5–Wednesday, October 9 Location: McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago Each year, scientists from around the world congregate to discover new ideas, share their research, and experience the best the field has to offer. Attend so you can: present research, network with scientists, attend session and events, and browse the exhibit hall. Join the nearly half…

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…

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
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 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
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