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Former NFL running back Chris Johnson shared his ALS diagnosis publicly to raise awareness and show the world he's still the same person inside. His courage is sparking hope and pushing for critical research into the disease.
Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane turned his ALS diagnosis into a powerful mission, raising over half a million dollars for research before his death at 53. His final months moved the needle forward for thousands battling the rare disease.
LA Dodgers pitcher Emmet Sheehan is gifting one of his signature "K ALS" gloves to MLB.com's Sarah Langs for her birthday, honoring her advocacy work while battling the disease. The glove tradition started at Boston College, inspired by ALS activist Pete Frates who co-founded the viral Ice Bucket Challenge.
Actor Eric Dane couldn't attend an ALS gala due to his health, but sent a powerful message of hope and determination. Fellow ALS advocate Aaron Lazar accepted the award on his behalf as the community rallied around him.
Six walks across Newfoundland and Labrador brought together families touched by ALS, raising $17,000 for research and essential medical support. With new drugs showing promise in reversing the disease, organizers say a cure feels closer than ever.
After Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane died from ALS at 53, his entertainment community rallied to raise over $415,000 for his wife and two teenage daughters. The outpouring shows how Hollywood takes care of its own in times of tragedy.
Tanea Brooks, known as Rebel in AEW, announced her ALS diagnosis and received thousands of messages from wrestlers across every major wrestling company. Even her employer AEW, which hasn't featured her on TV since 2022, has continued supporting her throughout her two-year medical journey.
Former NFL rushing star Chris Johnson revealed his ALS diagnosis, but his decade-old friendship with quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick shows the lasting bonds football creates. Their story highlights the brotherhood that extends far beyond the game.
In August 1938, baseball legend Lou Gehrig played 36 grueling games in 31 days while unknowingly suffering from ALS, matching the performance of 23-year-old Joe DiMaggio. His courage during those brutal dog days of summer revealed the true measure of the Iron Horse.
A breakthrough drug called AMX0035 is giving hope to 35,000 Americans living with ALS by significantly slowing the disease's progression. Research advances at Columbia's ALS Center are helping patients live longer with better quality of life. ##
Tim Evans, diagnosed with ALS in 2014, chose to become the first volunteer in groundbreaking research at Johns Hopkins Medicine instead of letting his disease define his final chapter. His decision could help improve quality of life for thousands of ALS patients diagnosed each year.
The only multidisciplinary ALS clinic in the Mountain West now offers groundbreaking gene therapy for patients with genetic forms of the disease. University of Utah Health's team brings together 10+ specialists in one visit, making life easier for the 30,000 Americans living with ALS.
A promising new treatment for ALS has entered human trials across multiple countries, offering hope to patients by targeting a protein crucial for nerve-muscle communication. The therapy aims to restore function in most ALS patients through a novel genetic approach.
When Tim Evans was diagnosed with ALS on Valentine's Day 2014, he faced a choice: wait at home or use his remaining years to help others. He became the first volunteer in a Johns Hopkins study designed to improve quality of life for ALS patients.
Moroccan forward Achraf Bencharki scored twice and assisted another goal as Al Ahly dominated Cairo's biggest derby with a commanding 3-0 victory over rivals Zamalek. The standout performance keeps Al Ahly just three points behind league leaders in one of African football's most passionate competitions.
His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani stood shoulder to shoulder with thousands of Qataris and residents at Eid Al-Adha prayers, creating a powerful moment of unity. From Lusail to Education City Stadium, the nation came together in celebration.
Scientists have found a way to use CAR T-cells, already proven to cure some cancers, to slow the devastating effects of ALS by targeting rogue immune cells in the brain. The breakthrough could extend lives and eventually help treat dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Major League Baseball unites all 30 teams on June 2 for the sixth annual Lou Gehrig Day, honoring the legend while raising critical funds for ALS research. Players will wear special "4" decals and red wristbands as baseball communities nationwide celebrate progress in the fight against Lou Gehrig's disease.
The U.S. just approved the largest federal ALS research budget in history at $315 million. New treatments targeting the disease's root causes are showing real promise for the first time.
A mother of three living with ALS performed ballet on stage in Amsterdam by controlling a digital avatar with her thoughts. The breakthrough technology could help others with motor neurone disease regain their ability to express themselves through movement.
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