Steve Gleason receives an outpouring of respect after winning the Arthur Ashe Courage Award

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – Former Saint Steve Gleason acquired an outpouring of assist on Friday after profitable the Arthur Ashe Braveness Award on the televised 2024 ESPYs on Thursday, July 11.

The popularity is for his work serving to others combating the illness that has plagued him for 13 years.

His outdated teammate Drew Brees and his 12-year-old son Rivers stood with him as he acquired a roaring applause from numerous athletes, coaches, and celebrities.

“He has all the time been decided to write down his personal story,” Brees mentioned.

Gleason cued up his laptop pill to make his acceptance speech. His eyes shined shiny as he talked about his lengthy journey with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis).

“No human is immune from worry or adversity, not even tremendous athletes,” Gleason mentioned. “The consideration represents some encouragement and triumph for the households presently dwelling with ALS.

Fox 8 sports activities analyst Jeff Duncan helped Gleason write his memoir “A Life Unimaginable.”

Duncan mentioned Gleason deserves the award for his efforts to make a distinction whereas coping with the trials of ALS.

“I’ve by no means been round anybody with the sheer willpower that he possesses,” Duncan mentioned.

Gleason’s braveness has impressed Saints followers like Michelle Blanchard.

“I assume it makes all our issues look small in comparison with what he faces each day,” Blanchard.

The Facilities for Illness Management mentioned most individuals with ALS solely reside two to 5 years after their signs develop.

Gleason continues to be preventing greater than a decade after his prognosis, and Duncan says that battle is way from over.

“He’s a drive of nature,” he mentioned. “He all the time says that is half-jokingly he all the time was going to reside to 109, That was his aim. And I’m not doubting him proper now.”

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