Who We Are We are a group of caring people with various lived experiences with ALS, and professional expertise in the field of ALS. We understand the challenges associated with ALS, and simply want to be available to share resources and learnings that may help others. What We Do We make ourselves available for one […]
Dr. Ikjae Lee, from the Eleanor and Lou Gehrig ALS Center at Columbia University, will present a summary of literature on the intake of various macronutrients and their impact on the progression of ALS. Building on this foundation, Dr. Lee will introduce recent findings that suggest a diet with a high glycemic index may be […]
Register now for FDA’s Rare Disease Day 2024 Register now to secure your spot at FDA’s Rare Disease Day on Friday, March 1. This year’s event will explore ways to engage and collaborate with patients and advocates to support the development of medical products for rare diseases and address challenges with rare disease research. We have […]
Unveiling the ALS Trial Navigator - Empowering Your Trial Search Watch a live demo of this innovative platform and get your questions answered! Tuesday, February 27, 2024 | 3:00 - 4:00pm EDT Join us for an exciting Town Hall unveiling the innovative ALS Trial Navigator – a comprehensive resource designed to empower individuals and caregivers in […]
An open, supportive monthly bereavement group for anyone (family, friend, etc.) who has lost a loved one to ALS within the past year. This group will provide a place to connect with others who have experienced the loss of a loved one to ALS; stories will be told, feelings will be explored, and information will […]
Thursday, February 22nd, 5:00 pm EST: Genetics Discussion with Dr. Mark Garret (Mass General Hospital) Mark Garret, MD Dr. Garret is a neurologist and researcher at the Sean M. Healey & AMG Center for ALS at MGH. Dr. Garret is particularly interested in familial ALS, and he has been involved in multiple clinical trials evaluating targeted […]
The Penn Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) Center remains more committed than ever to delivering exceptional care and educating our patients and their family members about FTD, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), and related disorders. We are thrilled to announce that the Penn FTD Center will be hosting our fourth annual virtual familial conference, Uncovering the Genetics of Familial FTD/ALS, on Wednesday, […]
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.*
Speaker Series: A Comprehensive & Integrative Medicine Approach to ALS Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET Presented by Shelena C. Lalji, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. Functional Medicine Physician, ALS Advocate, Author, Speaker, Devoted Mother, and Caregiver to Husband with ALS Introduction by Ron Hoffman, CCALS Founder Join us for an informative and inspirational […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 4:00 - 5:00 PM ET Please join us for a conversation with Dr. Christine Vande Velde (Robert Packard Center for ALS Research), Erin Fleming (Project ALS), and Dr. Fernando Vieira (ALS Therapy Development Institute) as we explore the role of the ALS community in shaping pre-clinical research, and the transformative impact […]
