"It has been 11 years since my husband died (of ALS), but I will never forget the help I got from the Les Turner ALS Foundation. Visits, equipment - just being there. Thanks again."
Nancy Keller, Bensenville, IL
Spouse of ALS patient |
"I wanted to thank you for the services the Les Turner Foundation has available for both the patient and the family members of people diagnosed with ALS. My family met with Laurie Fieldman last Sunday and the information and assistance she gave us was incredible. She helped my husband fill out the “Five Wishes” and our children and my husband’s family were there to hear what his wishes were. She answered my children’s questions and put their minds at ease.
My husband also received a life/recline chair from a patient that could not use the chair. I thank you so much for that! This disease is horrible but the services available through the Foundation are such an enormous help and I just wanted you to know that I can and will get through this with all that you have to offer us. Again thank you so very much!!"
Debbie Radtke, Carol Stream, IL
Spouse of ALS patient |
"I want to take this time to thank the wonderful staff at the Les Turner ALS Foundation for all the support and resources given to Michael and me. Personally, as the caregiver and full-time worker, it eased my stress level for the short time that he tried to survive.
My husband, Michael had his first visit to Northwestern's Lois Insolia ALS Center on March 20, 2003. There again, Dr. Sufit was amazing, as were each and every person who saw us every three months. The staff focused on his quality of life at each stage of his disease; for their knowledge that did indeed bring us there, to their faces full of love and deep concern we will always be grateful.
Of course, there is always one special person who touches your heart; for our family it was, is, and always will be Laurie Fieldman. From the beginning of our visits until recently, she has provided us with immeasurable understanding, resources, and the ability to share our deep feelings during this awful, awful time. Her professionalism to lead us to the proper channels for all kinds of help was invaluable. Her commitment to keep Michael, our daughter Risa, our son David and me as positive (which at times was an impossible task) as could be went above and beyond. Even though Laurie knew the outcome, her outstretched arms and big hugs got us through the losing battle. Michael died on February 28, 2005."
Abbe Lindenbaum , Buffalo Grove, IL
Relative of ALS patient |
"We lost my cousin David Dorfman (Brookline, MA) to ALS in December 2004. Our work with the Les Turner Foundation in the past few years helped bolster us as we spent time with my cousin and his family, and also helped support their efforts in the Boston area. The resumption of activities such as the recent Tag Days has also been a comfort in coping with our loss. We have renewed hope that one day such losses and all the suffering that goes with them will be ended.
My cousin David had the utmost and sincerest appreciation for the work of the Les Turner Foundation alongside all others who are assisting families and fighting onward for a cure. He valued highly every single person involved in this work as they in turn so valued his exceptional if all too short life. Our own hearts go out to everyone at this event as we know theirs are with us."
Linda Loew Miller, Chicago, IL
Relative of ALS patient
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