amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Former NFL player Steve Gleason has received the Congressional Gold Medal for his work as an advocate for people with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

Former New Orleans Saints and WSU football player Steve Gleason the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor awarded by Congress for his advocate work in ALS.

Ex-WSU/NFL player Steve Gleason is being considered for the Congressional Gold Medal. The honor is being sought for his work as an advocate for people with ALS.

BOSTON (AP) — The family of a man who inspired the ice bucket challenge to raise millions of dollars for Lou Gehrig's disease research says he could be released from the hospital this week. Pete Frates' brother, Andrew, told a Boston sports radio show that he has his "fingers crossed" that Pete will be released Tuesday and head home...