ALS

Former NFL star Chris Johnson diagnosed with ALS: ‘You can give up, or you can fight’

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Former NFL Star Chris Johnson Diagnosed with ALS: “You Can Choose to Fight or Give Up” Chris Johnson, a former NFL player known for rushing over 2,000 yards in a season, revealed his ALS diagnosis on ABC’s Good Morning America. At 39, Johnson described his condition as “sporadic ALS,” which unexpectedly affects individuals without a … Read more

Former NFL RB Chris Johnson discusses ALS diagnosis

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Former NFL RB Chris Johnson Shares Insights on ALS Diagnosis Former NFL running back Chris Johnson, known for his time with the Tennessee Titans, announced on ABC’s “Good Morning America” that he has been diagnosed with ALS, a progressive neuromuscular disease. At 39, Johnson, diagnosed in 2025, emphasized he has no family history of ALS, … Read more

Gleason to be honored at ESPYS for ALS advocacy

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Gleason to be recognized at ESPYS for his work in advancing ALS awareness Katherine Terrell, a Baton Rouge native and LSU graduate, returned to ESPN in 2022 to cover the New Orleans Saints after covering the Cincinnati Bengals. Former Saints safety, Steve Gleason, who has been battling ALS since 2011, has been selected to receive … Read more