Nonprofit founded by former New Orleans Saints player, @SteveGleason, after his diagnosis with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in 2011. NO WHITE FLAGS
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Today marks the 16th anniversary of Steve’s blocked punt and the 11th anniversary of Team Gleason.
Thank you to our followers and supporters for being a part of this journey.
Our Future is Greater Than Our Past! -SG
#nowhiteflags #saints #teamgleason
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Team Gleason will change the world for every family who is fighting ALS!
#curesforall #iamals #nowhiteflags #teamgleason
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Team Gleason is proudly flying @AmericanAir today w @SteveGleason on board. The pilot makes his general announcement, then follows w announcing Steve on board as a Congressional Gold Medal honoree & speaks to his work fighting ALS and encourages all to learn more. #NoWhiteFlags
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If you don't already know Catherine Scott, you should.
If you do know Catherine, you know she has lived with ALS for 20 years and is one of our most active Team Gleason Board members and a force of nature, despite the disease.
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Mark Cohan hasn’t seen his 93 year old mother in over 9 years, since before he was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
We helped make his dream come true as he travelled from Maryland to Florida to do what he’s been wanting to do for almost a decade: hug his mom
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We are at a loss for words with the passing of Sandy Morris. She led an assault against ALS with grace and intellect that we vow to continue. Sandy requested that we repurpose her speech device, but only if a brilliant activist uses it to change the world. Mission accepted.
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Happy Birthday, Steve. You are our guide star & motivation behind all we do at Team Gleason. Your mandate that we are to help others as a way to better all of us, speaks to why the nation celebrated you with the Congressional Gold Medal and why we do today.
#NoWhiteFlags #HBD37
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It was great to be with @tim_cook at the Super Bowl.
Team Gleason is proud to have a partner like 2025 Game Changer Tim Cook and Apple in our fight to improve the lives of people living with ALS.
ALT Rivers Gleason, Blair Casey, Steve Gleason and Tim Cook at the Super Bowl
Spent an amazing weekend in New Orleans with students, team members, athletes, and some of the most impactful artists making music today. And it was all capped by a fantastic game and halftime show! Congratulations to the Philadelphia Eagles!
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Team Gleason is proud to be observing Lou Gehrig Day! Steve will use just his eyes and the @google Android app, Look to Speak, to announce the beginning of the @Cubs v. @Cardinals game at Wrigley Field tonight
Read more
bit.ly/3zcGXdV
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“I see a world where we keep exploring how to serve others, how to care for them, and how to love our human family.” - @SteveGleason
We have learned a lot over the last eleven and a half years. ALS is not a one size fits all disease. Every individual and family are unique.
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"We are a city of steadfast, maniacal idealists." Steve Gleason #NoWhiteFlags
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For 15 years, @drewbrees has been a steadfast friend who has inspired and motivated me to turn tragedies, like hurricane Katrina or ALS, into triumphs.
Here's to many more memories in our future.
Thank you for your support and friendship Drew. I love you brother. -SG
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Excited to announce @SteveGleason's interview series, Behind the Glass: Soul to Soul with Steve Gleason.
The 1st interview w @RealHughJackman will premiere live on our Facebook page, Instagram, & YouTube on May 28 at 7:30 pm CST. For more inforhttps://teamgleason.org/soultosoul/
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The ALS community has been pushing hard for SSDI relief for years. Today, the Senate took the 1st step to pass the ALS Disability Insurance Act. Thanks to the ALS community, orgs, & this group of people for helping push this to the finish line. Next up, the House! #NoWhiteFlags
ALT Image reflecting the Senate vote of 96 yea’s to 1 Nay for Senate Bill 578, the ALS Disability Insurance Act
ALT Image of Steve Gleason with ALS advocates and Senators in the US Capitol in January after a meeting about the SSDI Act.
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We celebrated the life of Doug Rushton today. He was a resident at the Team Gleason House & was the Chief Smile Officer. He chose a path free from ALS last week & will be greatly missed by all who were blessed with his infectious personality. Keep smiling Mr. Doug...we are.
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"Thank you team Gleason for providing an eye level seat, lift for my power wheelchair. I have attached a picture of me going for a walk with my wife after our first snowfall."
Kind regards,
Kevin O.,
Lincolnville, ME
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You’ve got this @SteveGleason
For those who have asked, Steve was taken to Ochsner last night during the storm. He is now stable. We want to thank @NOLAFireDept first responders and @NewOrleansEMS for getting to us during unsafe circumstances and to the @OchsnerHealth staff for their immediate care. We will update everyone as soon as we know more. Thanks, the Gleason Crew
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A couple of weeks ago, Caleb reminded us he needed 2 service hours for school. He asked our neighbors how he could help them.
We thought we could have a lemonade stand and give all proceeds to Team Gleason who could help those with ALS.
teamgleason.org/calebslemona…
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Happy birthday to our fearless leader who inspires not only our team but also the ALS community and beyond. Your resilience, optimism, bravery, and wit keep us going each and every day. Thank you for leading the way over the last 13 years.
#HappyBirthdaySteve
Had some father family time for my birthday this morning.
Thanks for a beautiful birthday morning Gray and Rivers and Kyle and momma. I’m so grateful for our time together. I love yall, and I love this crazy wonderful Life! Heaven in our midst.
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The House just voted YES for the ALS Social Security Disability Act! The Senate overwhelming approved the legislation last week! Off it goes to be signed into law and giving people and families living with ALS financial relief! #NoWhiteFlags
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On May 12th and in honor of ALS Awareness month, 6,000 flags were placed in Constitution Gardens at the National Mall in Washington, DC. Spearheaded by #IAmALS and ALS Advocates across the country, these flags represent the number of people diagnosed with ALS each year.
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We wanted to express our gratitude to all who worked toward, posted, shared, and commented about Steve receiving the Congressional Gold Medal yesterday. If you did not see the ceremony, here is a link on @cspan c-span.org/video/?468134-1/c…
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Here's some good news. It's Michel's birthday. Simply put, without Michel, there would be no Team Gleason. Happy Birthday, Michel! Let's help her celebrate...online, of course.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced that Medicare will now include power seat elevation on Medicare-covered power wheelchairs.
Thank you to the ALS and wheelchair communities for your help and support in advocating for this policy change.
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Steve's note to Congressman Scalise on today's @EnergyCommerce Congressional hearing, The
Path Forward: Advancing treatments & cures for neurodegenerative disease. Thanks to his & the other leaders support & speaking today, the ALS community is being heard. #NoWhiteFlags
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Every donor will be entered to win
an Autographed #19 Tom Dempsey Jersey Donated by our friend @thomasmorstead & an Autographed #37 Steve Gleason Jersey! Teamgleason.org/rebirth #Rebirth2020
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We joined this lawsuit in an effort to bring attention to all ALS families struggling for home care. We are only asking Medicare to ensure required care is provided as it’s critical to living with diseases like ALS. #HomeHealthCare #NoWhiteFlags
NEWS RELEASE: @CMAorg sues on behalf of #Medicare beneficiaries seeking fair access to #HomeHealthCare. Find out more in the following link: medicareadvocacy.org/wp-cont…
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We are excited to share the cover and release date of Steve’s book, A Life Impossible.
Coming April 30, 2024
Preorder your copy today: sites.prh.com/stevegleason?r…
@SteveGleason @aaknopf @penguinrandom @JeffDuncan_ #SteveGleason #ALifeImpossible
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"With my new device, I can communicate better with my friends and family. Engaging in social media has given me some independence. I enjoy the eye gaze technology because I am in control. We are truly grateful to receive Team Gleason's help." - Gerardo F., Downey, CA
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"The seat elevator has made it possibly for my mom to get out of bed and enjoy the sunlight in her backyard. She’s very grateful for all the assistance from Team Gleason!"
#teamgleason #als #nowhiteflags #seatelevator #accessibility
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Big night for @SteveGleason, Rivers & Michel. They are throwing out the first pitch at the @mariners game tonight.
Fans can see the pitch or tune in to ROOT SPORTS (@rootsports_nw) pregame show between 5:30-6:10pm EST.
#Mariners
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Looks like Will Clapp and AJ Klein are both supporting @TeamGleason. Always cool to see what causes the players are supporting
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Meet the Kotiya family—a beautiful legacy of love, resilience, and determination to help others in the ALS community.
Rupesh Kotiya lived fully for 10 years after his ALS diagnosis, drawing strength from Steve Gleason’s example.
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"The portable power wheelchair is a game changer for my life: from being apart from nature to being part of nature! Thank you all, Team Gleason! No White Flags!" -Yi Yang, Duluth, GA
#teamgleason #als #nowhiteflags
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ICYMI @SteveGleason and family chatted with @RealHughJackman last week. Could this be a new @XMenMovies spin-off? With Hugh as Wolverine, what would Steve’s X-Men name be?
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There is no rivalry when it comes to helping people live with ALS. - @SteveGleason
@Saints v @AtlantaFalcons are teaming up to raise $$ for the ALS community with a virtual 50/50 raffle.
Live in LA or GA? 🎟️Purchase tix now until Sunday 9/29.
teamgleason.org/rivals/
ALT rivALS 50/50 raffle benefitting the fight against ALS
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We are sharing "Some Good News' during these unusual times. ALS turns people living w the disease into the most resourceful people on earth. Despite intense stay-at-home orders, we are continuing to find ways to help others & still have a little fun. piped.video/LWdVkYC4P8k
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An amazing update from @NotSoVanilla on her Patagonia adventure! We are so excited to see the images and video and really looking forward to the stories she’ll tell on her return! Always #KeepExploring
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Check this out —> Dan is using Independence Drive to control his wheelchair!
Diagnosed with ALS in 2018, Dan is fully dependent on his power wheelchair. Thanks to his new Independence Drive by @EvergreenCircts, Dan has regained some of his mobility independence. Read his full story here - bit.ly/386oIWD
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"Thanks to Team Gleason in aiding my mobility! My wife and I have been able to enjoy a cruise to Mexico and visit places we would never been able to access without the kindness & compassion of this Team." - Dennis E., Saint Helens, OR
#teamgleason #als #nowhiteflags
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Thank you! We are beyond grateful to you for helping us continue to empower people living with ALS! We are so thankful to our donors, partners, vendors, and ALS families for being a part of our team.
We hope your Thanksgiving was filled with kindness, love, and gratitude!
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We are excited to announce Steve's 4th interview, Behind the Glass: Soul to Soul w Steve Gleason. This interview is w the @NFL's, Roger Goodell. It will premiere live on our Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube pages tomorrow, July 28th, 7:30 pm CST. For more: teamgleason.org/soultosoul/
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Once again the ALS community leads progress! But, a big thanks is in order for @SenatorBraun @lisamurkowski @SenMcSallyAZ and others for their leadership In creating new possible pathways for ALS treatments. #ActForALS #PromisingPathwayAct
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You ain’t so bad yourself! You and @sabrevaya shook the ALS earth today. Thank you.
I can’t say this enough, @SteveGleason is simply one of the most amazing human beings on earth.
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Two years ago today, @SteveGleason accepted the Congressional Gold Medal in Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol.
Learn more about this day and read Steve’s full acceptance speech: teamgleason.org/congressiona…
#als #stevegleason #congressionalgoldmedal
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We are excited to announce Steve's 2nd interview in his series, Behind the Glass: Soul to Soul with Steve Gleason. This interview is w ex-NFL great, Ronnie Lott!
It will be live on Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube on June 25th at 7:30 pm CST. More info: teamgleason.org/soultosoul/
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When the ALS community joins together, it is unstoppable. The ALS Disability Insurance Act was signed into law by the President yesterday after overwhelmingly passing both Houses of Congress! Team Gleason is proud to have joined in this fight to see it law. #NoWhiteFlags
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Bravo. We are 8 years in and are still in donated space (although bursting at the seams), have 8 employees, and manage to serve the ALS community across 50 states and other countries. #Commitment #NoWhiteFlags
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Louisiana area ALS people/families, please let us know your status after the impact of Hurricane Ida. We realize power & cell service are off or limited and we are assessing how we can provide assistance or guidance. If you have an emergency, please message us here.
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We're thrilled to surprise a lifelong @chiefs fan, Craig Fuchs, with Superbowl tickets! Craig Fuchs from Kansas City and his family will attend the Super Bowl as part of the Team Gleason Foundation Adventure Program. Fuchs was diagnosed with ALS in 2022.
@KendallGammon @SSJWHB
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There are no words to accurately express our sadness over the loss of Leah Chase. Her profound impact on an entire generation has had a lasting effect we are forever grateful for.
Peace Miss Leah.
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It’s been 3 years since we lost Will.
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Senseless and tragic don't come close to capturing my feelings on the Will Smith murder. Love you Will.
-SG
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Look for @SteveGleason and Michel Varisco on @RealSportsHBO in February! @HBO spent time at the Congressional Gold Medal ceremony and Jon Frankel did an updated interview with them in New Orleans.
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Happy Father's Day to all the dads living with or caring for someone with ALS. We only captured a few here, but we hope you have an incredible day! #DadsDay
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🖤💛🖤💛 thanks y’all!
Welp. That was fun. Thank you players, coaches. @Saints - Thank you New Orleans!
I've been tweeting all day. Boy, are my eyes tired. Here is Michel greeting me post game.
#Rebirth2020 Out.
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Happy Birthday to our Executive Director, Paul! No one multi tasks like Paul as evidenced by our last staff meeting where we celebrated his upcoming birthday. And yes, our staff spans from under 1 to over 70 years old. #HappyDayPaul
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As a foundation, we are often humbled by the opportunity to have some of the most intelligent, innovative, and dedicated individuals working alongside us for the betterment of the ALS community. Philip Green is certainly no exception.
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Check out @drewbrees in a Team Gleason T-shirt! #DefendTeamGleason
Even in a parade, @A_kamara6 and @drewbrees can always find each other. Watch the new #NFL100 commercial before #SBLIV kickoff.
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"Thank you so much for helping me with the copay for my Tobii. I'm thankful to be able to communicate & have a sense of independence again! Nonprofits such as Team Gleason help ease the financial burden and make living with ALS a bit more bearable." -Charity V., Corona, CA
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@SteveGleason will receive the Congressional Gold Medal tomorrow, January 15th at 3pm EST. The ceremony will be at the US Capitol in Statuary Hall. You can watch the ceremony live on @SpeakerPelosi's Facebook page: facebook.com/NancyPelosi/
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🚨 Without his seat elevator, Dave would no longer be able to safely reach the right height to work at the kitchen counter or cook at the stove.
Photo: Dave M., Whiting, NJ
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ALS pushes the limit in all who it impacts, but with passion and purpose, we move the line. This community continues to change the game. #NoWhiteFlags
Fighting a terminal illness drains every facet of us. In this fight we are all equal, linked by our known end and our determination to avoid it. We are pushed beyond our limits. We bend, flail, but we must not break. The future will be beautiful. And we will be here to see it.
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Next episode of Behind the Glass: Soul to Soul with Steve Gleason and guest Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft
Tune in Tuesday, July 14th at 7:30pm CST on IG, FB or YouTube
teamgleason.org/soultosoul
#soultosoul #satyanadella #stevegleason
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The Congressional Gold Medal has been approved and we are getting closer to having Congress bestow @SteveGleason with their highest honor. #CongressionalGoldMedal #KeepExploring
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Supporting the ALS community is our mission. For those with ALS, time is everything. Cuts to critical funding delay breakthroughs, treatments, and a cure. Protecting this funding is vital to advancing research and improving lives. We stand with those fighting ALS.
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On this day 4 years ago, the @SteveGleason Act passed! The law ensured all people who needed communication devices could not be denied access, nor denied access to all the tools they provide. #NoWhiteFlags
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Proud to stand, sit, and roll with the ALS community in support of Act for ALS! #NoWhiteFlags
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5 years ago today Team Gleason pulled off the World’s Largest Ice Bucket Challenge
#icebucketchallenge #teamgleason #stevegleason #saints #awesomeainteasy #nowhiteflags #ALS
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10 years ago on #SuperBowSunday @peter_king shared @SteveGleason’s story. That day was a turning point for Team Gleason.
Watch it ->
piped.video/5b1urNSL488
#nowhiteflags #SuperBowl #ALS
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Thank you so much for providing me with this Speech Generating Ipad. As a (retired) educator for over 50 years, I love engaging and sharing thoughts and ideas.
Being able to communicate is so very important to me.
This device allows me the freedom to continue to engage.
THANKS!
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Executive Director Blair Casey and Team Gleason board member Phil Green @pjgreen with @tim_cook! Thank you for the warm welcome during #ALSAwarenessMonth
#teamgleason #als #nowhiteflags
An honor to welcome Blair Casey and Phil Green of @TeamGleason to Apple Park. Thank you for your collaboration over the years, your tireless advocacy, and your commitment to supporting the ALS community through accessible technology. #ALSAwarenessMonth
ALT Tim with Blair Casey, Team Gleason’s executive director, and Phil Green, a leading advocate for the ALS community.
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We're excited to share that @QuantumRehab has entered into a multiyear sponsorship with Team Gleason which includes a commitment that no person living with ALS goes without power seat elevation such as iLevel®.
Learn More: teamgleason.org/quantum-part…
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@SteveGleason & Team Gleason had a great visit w @OchsnerHealth's new Neuroscience Department space. The team used the Oculus VR headset to explore a spine in 4D visuals. We're always excited to see new technologies that could benefit the ALS community.
#KeepExploring
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13 years ago today. Where were you?
Join us this Saturday at Champions Square for @GleasonGras and help celebrate this moment and raise funds for Team Gleason! #NeverPunt
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Such a great video that includes incredible words by friend and extraordinary human, @drewbrees
Such a great video from Steve Gleason’s Congressional Gold Medal ceremony! senrepconf.box.com/s/55oxp2i…
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"This disease teaches you what’s important and what’s not important quickly. I don’t have time to waste on things that don’t matter. This trip mattered, seeing my mom mattered, and seeing my siblings and family mattered. I couldn’t ask for anything more."
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Team Gleason is excited to assist Carole with her communication device after her diagnosis in March of 2022. This communication device gives Carole another level of independence by preserving her voice and communication skills.
📸: Carole M., Murrieta, CA
#teamgleason #als
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Despite the cancellation of the Apple Cup, @WSUCougars’, @SteveGleason, & @UW_Football’s, @pjgreen, challenged each other’s Alma Maters in a competition to raise funds for Team Gleason & people living w ALS. May the best school win! Go to applecupalschallenge.com/ to compete!
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Thanks Oklahoma and Montana!
Hey Utah, S Dakota, Oklahoma, Alaska, Wyoming and Montana! What gives? So far - 44 states, Canada & the UK have all shown up to help @TeamGleason & ppl w ALS. Help us fix the map. Tell your friends in these states! #AllFifty #GiveNOLA Donate here - givenola.org/teamgleason
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B-52 bombers escorted by F-15 fighter jets flew over New Orleans today to honor Louisiana's essential workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Our friend Kevin Kolb captured them as they flew over the Rebirth Statue at the @MBSuperdome #Rebirth
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Be one of the 1,500 donors to donate to #teamgleason so we can continue to provide leading edge technology, equipment, care services and life changing adventures for people living with ALS. #GiveNOLADay
givenola.org/teamgleason
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How long does it take you to scratch your nose?
Probably .5 seconds...
For people with ALS, like Ruby, scratching your nose takes more effort.
Watch as Ruby uses her eyes to type on her speech generating device, asking Alexa to turn on her nose scratcher.
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One year ago today, @SteveGleason accepted the Congressional Gold Medal in the U.S. Capitol alongside congressional leaders, honored guests, & friend/birthday boy, @drewbrees. It was a day when everyone came together to honor Steve and all with ALS. teamgleason.org/congressiona… cont.
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Thanks to all at @WSUSpokane who helped launch this vision! It’s extraordinary to see the @SteveGleason Institute for Neuroscience Adaptive Technology Center come to life. “Until there is a cure, technology can be that cure.”
khq.com/wsu-opens-the-steve-…
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Team Gleason is in this fight and supports advancing funding and access for ALS therapies. While our mission is to support those living with the disease, our goal is for treatments and cures that would ultimately put us out of business. Congress, it’s time to #ActforALS
Congress must advance the #ACTforALS quickly! Today, @LesTurnerALS and 19 other advocacy orgs sent a letter to @SpeakerPelosi, @GOPLeader, @FrankPallone, and @cathymcmorris urging them to pass the legislation ASAP. Read our letter at lesturnerals.org/neuromuscul… #ALS #NMD
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🌟Tonight’s the night! We cannot wait to celebrate 12 years of Gleason Gras with you all! We have some incredible auction items including Taylor Swift tickets and the opportunity to be a Laissez Boy for the day!
To start bidding: one.bidpal.net/gleason/brows…
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Tropical Gleason IPA is back! Had a whole lot of fun taste testing this week. Be sure to purchase yours from @portorleansbeer before it’s gone!
Head to Port Orleans on Sunday for Tropical Gleason IPA beer release party for the @saints game.
#teamgleason #saints #portorleans
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As we all get ready for the replay of the 2006 @Saints Domecoming game on Monday night...
I dug into the @wdsu video vault.
This clip is from the day after the historic game.
I asked @TeamGleason about why he was the perfect player to make that play that meant so much to so many.
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