Join us on Thursday, March 6th at 6PM EST for a webinar where youth members of I AM ALS and Lorenzo’s House will come together to share their personal experiences with ALS and young-onset dementia. During this panel, they will discuss how they advocate for greater awareness of these conditions and the impact they have […]
Join us on Select Thursdays at 5:00-5:30pm Eastern Time for updates on trial progress and answers to audience questions. Platform Trial Learnings with Biostatistician Lori Chibnik Lori Chibnik, PhD, MPH Lori Chibnik is a biostatistician and Assistant Professor with an appointment in the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Department of Epidemiology […]
Exposomics and epigenetic ALS insights: How exposures alter ALS risk and progression Dr. Goutman will discuss the role of environmental exposures on ALS based on studies conducted through the University of Michigan and the Pranger ALS Clinic at Michigan Medicine.
“I don’t want to talk about it.” “Not today.” Talking about dying is difficult. It’s a conversation many of us avoid, postpone, or put off—sometimes until it’s too late. But having these conversations with your loved ones can be a valuable gift. We invite you to join a webinar on essential end-of-life planning topics, including wills, […]
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 […]
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 […]
We’re excited to invite you to learn more about Team Up For ALS, a powerful initiative focused on bringing awareness of ALS to the sports world. If you’re connected to or passionate about sports, we’d love for you to be a part of this movement and help us grow our efforts. Join us on February 20th at […]
Many of you have asked how you can help I AM ALS advocate for more federal funding for access to treatments and research for ALS. Now is your chance! Join us on Wednesday, February 19th at 6pm EST to learn about the critical role that I AM ALS volunteers play in asking Congress to continue to support […]
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.*
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 […]
Join us on Select Thursdays at 5:00-5:30pm Eastern Time for updates on trial progress and answers to audience questions.
In 2016, a "secret shopper" initiative was launched to assess the responsiveness of ALS clinical trial sites to patient inquiries. The findings revealed significant challenges in both the quality and quantity of responses, highlighting areas needing improvement. This webinar revisits the study in 2024 to evaluate current site responsiveness compared to the 2016 baseline. We […]
