Steve Gleason played for The New Orleans Saints from 2000-2008. As a counter-culture athlete who spent his off-season adventuring in third world countries, he will always be remembered for his blocked punt on the night the Louisiana Superdome reopened for the first time after Hurricane Katrina.
Earlier this year Steve was diagnosed with ALS, considered a terminal neuro-muscular disease. Beyond his faith that there is a solution to heal, it is his mission to show that patients can not only live but thrive after this diagnosis. In doing so, he hopes to inspire others to do the same. read more >>
Steve has always pursued travel and adventure. To raise public awareness towards ALS. The Gleason Initiative Foundation helps provide, coordinate and documnet extraordinary lifetime adventures for ALS patients. By documenting these lifetime adventures, The Gleason Initiative helps ALS patients inspire others and thell their story to the world. read more >>
