Nonprofit founded by former New Orleans Saints player, @SteveGleason, after his diagnosis with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in 2011. NO WHITE FLAGS
LSHOF Spotlight: Steve Gleason
20 years ago, Gleason’s iconic blocked punt for the #Saints became a symbol of hope and resilience for New Orleans. A 2018 #LSHOF Dave Dixon Award recipient, he continues to inspire and empower those living with ALS through Team Gleason.
In an incredibly emotional interview, Saints legend Steve Gleason tells WDSU that if he had not blocked that punt during the Domecoming game, he'd be dead. He then credits New Orleans and the city's support for surrounding him after his ALS diagnosis
By joining the National ALS Registry and taking the risk factor surveys, individuals living with ALS can help provide a better picture of who gets ALS and the risk factors associated with this disease. Join today at cdc.gov/als#ALSRegistry#ALS
AEW: Rebel Heart Dynamite takes place Wednesday, September 9th LIVE at the Akins Ford Arena, honoring AEW's @RebelTanea, who was diagnosed with ALS earlier this year. Join us for this special night of television; tickets are available now at AEWTIX.com
For more info, visit AEWTogether.org/RebelHeart ❤️
The National ALS Registry is pleased to host its 2026 Annual Meeting virtually on August 19th and 20th at 8:00 AM Eastern Time.
Find out more about the meeting and how you can virtually attend at: loom.ly/zgWjasY
This month's Team Gleason Caregiver Virtual Gathering has been moved from the second Thursday to the second Wednesday of the month.
If you did not receive the updated email and would like to participate, please contact kelly@teamgleason.org for meeting information!
Antes del juego de esta noche, reconocimos a algunas de las organizaciones más dedicadas e inspiradoras en la lucha contra la ELA: @HerALSStory, @TargetALS_fdn, @TeamGleason y @ALSofGNY. Cada una de ellas representa el espíritu de resiliencia y comunidad que Lou Gehrig defendió y ejemplificó 💙
Para ayudar a ponchar la ELA, envía un mensaje de texto con la palabra “ALS” al 44321.
Before tonight's game, we honored some of the most dedicated and inspiring organizations in the fight against ALS: @HerALSStory, @TargetALS_fdn, @TeamGleason and @ALSofGNY. Each of these organizations embodies the spirit of resilience and community that Lou Gehrig himself championed 💙
To help “Strike Out ALS” please text “ALS” to 44321.
ALT Members of Her ALS Story, Target ALS, ALS United Greater New York, and Team Gleason honored in a pregame ceremony at Yankee Stadium on Lou Gehrig Day.
The National ALS Registry celebrates MLB's official 3rd annual Lou Gehrig Day. Today we honor and celebrate his legacy and the attention he brought to ALS in the US. Learn more about the ALS Registry’s work today at cdc.gov/als#LouGehrigDay#ALS#ALSRegistry
The National ALS Registry strives to learn who is at risk for ALS in the U.S., but the research counts on you to sign up and tell your story at cdc.gov/als#ALSRegistry#ALS#research
It's Caregivers Month, and Team Gleason knows the importance of respite and ease of burden for those who dedicate their time to caring for someone living with ALS. We see you, we appreciate you, and we're working hard to provide innovative solutions that make your days easier 💙
ALSCaregivers.org is hosting a free “Caring for the Caregiver” Virtual Workshop on Tue Nov 18 7pm cst. and we hope you'll join!
Topics Include:
🔹Keeping the Caregiver Healthy
🔹Don’t Fight the Battle Alone
🔹The Empowered Caregiver
Register: loom.ly/tpgeDfg