Steve's Story - Team Gleason
WEBAs an advocate on the national stage, Team Gleason has brought ALS to the forefront. In 2015, both the US House of Representatives and the Senate unanimously passed “The Steve Gleason Act” to ensure the availability of life sustaining communication devices.
What happened to Steve Gleason? The story of Saints' legendary …
WEBJul 11, 2024 · In 2011, he was diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), a neurodegenerative diseases that damages the muscle. Since then, Gleason lost all mobility functions and can only communicate...
Steve Gleason on his ALS journey and the power of your mind
WEB6 days ago · Former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason and his wife Michel tell David Begnaud about how his ALS diagnosis has impacted their lives and share inspiring advice, encouraging others to...
Steve Gleason gets candid about ALS and the moment that saved …
WEBIn 2011, the former New Orleans Saints safety was diagnosed with ALS. He believes that block, which he has called one of his proudest moments, saved his life. "In 2006, when I blocked that punt on ...
From ‘darkest tunnels’ to ‘profound joy’: Steve Gleason’s 10-year …
WEBOn Jan. 5, 2011, Gleason was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a rare neurodegenerative disease that damages the nerves that control voluntary muscle movement. ALS, once commonly...
Steve Gleason explores life, career, family and journey with ALS in …
WEBJul 12, 2024 · For over the last ten years, Gleason has been living with ALS. Also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, the condition attacks nerve cells and renders patients unable to move, speak and breathe on their own.
Steve Gleason: The story behind film about ALS battle - Sports Illustrated
WEBJul 27, 2016 · The former eight-year NFL veteran explains the story behind his new film, which details Gleason’s struggle with ALS and how it's affected him, his wife and young son.
Steve Gleason delivers powerful speech as former NFL star is ... - CNN
WEBJul 12, 2024 · The former New Orleans Saints safety has battled amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a disease he was diagnosed with back in 2011.
Team Gleason to ALS: No White Flags - @ASHA
WEBNov 15, 2022 · ALS is a stealer of moments. Once diagnosed, people live an average of just two to five years, with many patients succumbing to respiratory failure. For someone who seemingly had it all, Steve Gleason suddenly faced losing everything. “It is a disease that destroys most people’s purpose,” he explains.
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WEBSince 2011, Team Gleason has provided over $40 million in adventure, technology, equipment, and care services to people living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and countless others through advocacy, support and ultimately bringing an end to the disease. And, they're just getting started.
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