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Steve Gleason is a former American football player, born in March 1977. He played as a defensive end for the San Diego Chargers and the New York Jets in the NFL. Known for his tenacity and exceptional defensive skills, Gleason made a name for himself during his career.

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“I have been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). It's a terminal disease with an average lifespan of two to five years post-diagnosis, and scientists don't know what causes it. ALS prevents your brain from talking to your muscles. As a result, muscles die. As a result, every 90 minutes people die. I am a person.”

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“ALS does not affect cognitive process. Stephen Hawking, one of smartest people on the planet, has ALS. It rarely affects the eyes. It doesn't affect senses like hearing, taste and touch.”

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“To cure ALS medically is not economical. The realities are that it's difficult to find funding for research for a medical cure. I believe in developing technology as opposed to medical research. Technology can be economical.”

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“Because ALS is underfunded, patients have had no option but to fade away and die. That is not OK.”

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“Many ALS patients end up fading away quietly and dying. For me, this was not OK. I did not want to fade away quietly.”

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“A terminal diagnosis can really mess with your head. Honestly, it makes you want to run away to the moon. Many ALS patients want to fade away quietly. This was not for me.”

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“Life is difficult. Not just for me or other ALS patients. Life is difficult for everyone. Finding ways to make life meaningful and purposeful and rewarding, doing the activities that you love and spending time with the people that you love - I think that's the meaning of this human experience.”

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Born: March 19, 1977
Known for: Football player
Quotes: 19

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