Former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason will always hold a special place in our hearts. In 2011, Gleason revealed that he was facing the ultimate battle, ALS. Commonly known as Lou Gherig’s disease, there is no cure. However, don’t tell Steve Gleason that. Gleason has been fighting in every way imaginable to bring awareness to ALS, and has done an exceptional job with the help of many.
ALS affects about 2 people per 100,000 yearly. It’s officially classified as a terminal neuro-muscular disease, which results in the death of neurons that control voluntary muscles.