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| Machu Picchu (Photo by Charlesjsharp) |
Steve Gleason is literally not taking ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis – considered to be a "terminal neuro-muscular disease")
lying down.
After being diagnosed with this challenging condition, the NFL hero has not only been determined to continue pursuing "life's adventures," but is also determined to help others in his situation do the same. That is where Team Gleason comes in.
Gleason, along with friends and family, began Team Gleason in order to "generate public awareness for ALS, raise funding to empower those with ALS to live a rewarding life, and ultimately find a cure." Among those involved are some of "the best and strongest" football players in the world.
A Team Gleason "epic adventure to Peru" epitomizes the spirit of this group. The website reports that "pALS Steve Gleason and Kevin Swan" plus other Team members "endured a 7 day trek," which included a ten-mile hike on the Incan Trail to Machu Picchu. The Incan Trail is not your average walk in the woods. It is
rather a combination of "high altitude mountain ranges (the Andes) and dense subtropical forest."
Some other extraordinary Team Gleason endeavors include the following: the New Orleans Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, The Team Gleason House for Innovative Living, the Denver Golf Fest, the Los Angeles Sack
A.L.S., the 610 Stompers Peep Show and Skydive NOLA.
Resources
http://www.teamgleason.org/news/
Copyright June 18, 2013 by Linda Van Slyke All Rights Reserved
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