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Former NFL player Steve Gleason is celebrating two decades since his legendary blocked punt while marking 15 years of living fully with ALS. His visibility from that iconic moment helped build a thriving nonprofit that now supports thousands living with the disease.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
When a devoted nurse's dying wish to see the New York Knicks seemed impossible, filmmaker Spike Lee stepped in within minutes. A daughter's desperate plea on social media sparked a chain reaction of kindness that led to courtside seats.
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.
Two North Vancouver brothers are heading to the Winter Olympics together, and their mom will be there to watch thanks to an incredible community effort. Their father, who has lived with ALS for 13 years against all odds, will be cheering from home.
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.
Dr. Ron Joseph won Olympic bronze in figure skating, then spent 50 years healing others as an orthopedic surgeon. Even while battling ALS, he showed his family that grace isn't just for the ice.