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     Steve Gleason's blocked punt is the Saints Play of Day 37

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     37 days until Saints' season opener: Every player to wear No. 37

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     Steve McMichael vs. ALS: How Bears Hall of Fame legend is battling 'Lou Gehrig's Disease' | Sporting News

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     At Northwest Passages event, Steve Gleason will share the pain and beauty of resiliency in the face of ALS battle: 'He's going to blow people's minds'

     Jul. 30—Maybe you've been to author presentations. But surely none like this. This author, denied of motion, speech and breath by ALS, produced his 300-page book with the movement of his eyes ...

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Steve_GleasonSteve Gleason - Wikipedia

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   Stephen Michael Gleason (born March 19, 1977) is an American former professional football player who played as a safety with the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washington State Cougars .

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4. www.sportingnews.com › us › nflWhat happened to Steve Gleason? The story of Saints ...

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   Jul 11, 2024 · Learn about Steve Gleason's NFL career, his blocked punt in the Saints' first game after Hurricane Katrina, and his courageous battle with ALS. Find out how he received the Congressional Gold Medal, founded Team Gleason, and inspired a movie and a statue.

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5. teamgleason.org › steve-storySteve's Story - Team Gleason

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   Steve Gleason played for the New Orleans Saints and blocked a punt after Hurricane Katrina. He was diagnosed with ALS in 2011 and became a champion for research, technology and hope.

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     Steve Gleason honored to win the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage | 2024 ESPYS

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     Gleason Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Steve Gleason Documentary HD

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     Steve Gleason Talks New Documentary

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7. www.krvs.org › louisiana-news › 2024/07/12Steve Gleason explores life, career, family and journey with ...

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   Jul 12, 2024 · Many New Orleanians' first memory of former Saints player Steve Gleason is of his blocked punt against the Atlanta Falcons in the team’s first game back in the Superdome after Hurricane Katrina. And Gleason soon became a fixture of the New Orleans community, frequently seen at Jazz Fest, Mardi Gras or on the bayou with his wife Michel. For ...

8. www.nytimes.com › athletic › 2301281From ‘darkest tunnels’ to ‘profound joy’: Steve Gleason’s 10 ...

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   Jan 5, 2021 · Gleason’s 10-year journey with ALS has carried him from the Peruvian Andes to Silicon Valley to Capitol Hill, where he met with congressional leaders to enact the Steve Gleason Act of...

9. www.nfl.com › news › retired-saints-safety-steveRetired Saints safety Steve Gleason receives Arthur Ashe ...

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   Jul 12, 2024 · Retired NFL safety and New Orleans Saints legend Steve Gleason, who has been fighting ALS since 2011, received the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at The ESPYS on Thursday night.

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    Who is Steve Gleason?

    • As an advocate on the national stage, Team Gleason has brought ALS to the forefront. In 2015, both the US House of Representatives and the Senate unanimously passed “The Steve Gleason Act” to ensure the availability of life sustaining communication devices. The Act was signed into law on July 31, 2015, but had a 3 year sunset.

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    What happened to Steve Gleason?

    • The story of Saints' legendary blocked punt and ALS diagnosis Steve Gleason will always be remembered as a hero in New Orleans for his blocked punt in the Saints' first home game in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, which has since been immortalized in a statue outside the Superdome.

    What happened to Steve Gleason? The story of Saints' legendary blocked

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    Why did Steve Gleason become famous?

    • Gleason quickly became a celebrated figure due to his inspiring positivity during his fight with the disease and public push for research and treatment. In 2015, Congress unanimously passed the "Steve Gleason Act," ensuring the availability of life sustaining communication devices.

    What happened to Steve Gleason? The story of Saints' legendary blocked

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    Who is Team Gleason?

    • Team Gleason is a recognized charitable 501c3 non-profit corporation with the mission to improve life for people living with ALS by delivering innovative technology and equipment, as well as providing and empowering an improved life experience.

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11. www.gq.com › story › steve-gleason-memoir-interviewSteve Gleason Isn’t Just Staying Alive. Steve Gleason ... | GQ

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    May 1, 2024 · Steve Gleason Is Living. He’s been a beloved New Orleans Saint, and an advocate and fundraiser for ALS. With a new memoir, Gleason is bringing his characteristic grit and honesty to the role of...