We know ALS is 24/7 for our community, and that’s why we never stop working to fulfill the over 800 monthly requests for support that we receive.

Our focus will always be to empower those living with ALS and their families. In one of Team Gleason’s first meetings, Steve declared, “There Will Be No White Flags.” He meant it and so do we.

We promise to keep pushing the boundaries of what is possible in living with ALS.

Now recruiting individuals with ALS and PLS to help speech recognition tools understand diverse voices.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning allow people to use speech recognition, such as voice assistants or translation tools, to operate technology using their voices. Researchers have trained an automatic speech recognition tool using the project's recordings. 

You can be a part of this critical research
by sharing your voice with the Speech Accessibility Project!

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will safeguard your personal information as a part of this project funded by Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, and Microsoft.

Record your speech from the comfort of your home. Mentors from Team Gleason are ready to help you through the participation process.

Participants living with ALS or PLS can earn up to $180.

Caregivers can earn up to $90 as well.

The National ALS Registry is a crucial initiative designed to empower individuals living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) to actively participate in groundbreaking ALS research.

Together, we can turn today’s research into tomorrow’s breakthroughs.

Join the National ALS Registry and be a driving force in the quest for a world without ALS.

To each and every one of our 93 Team Gleason Charity Team Members who laced up, showed up, and raced for our 10th Crescent City Classic on Saturday, April 19th – we are absolutely blown away by your energy, heart, and determination!

Your collective efforts have raised $50,000 to support the ALS community.

This was more than a race — it was a statement of strength and teamwork and full of unforgettable moments. Thank you!

Danny was diagnosed with bulbar onset ALS in July 2024 and knew he wanted to check off a bucket list item: visiting Lake Tahoe. With the help of Team Gleason that dream started to come together.

Although things didn’t go quite as planned - Danny got sick soon after arriving and spent time in the hospital - he did enjoy the quiet moments he got to share with his loved ones in such a beautiful place.

Even when plans don’t unfold as expected, Danny’s Adventure proved that simply being together means everything.

Tyann has loved football since she was a kid, but she never imagined she’d one day attend the Super Bowl.This February, that dream came true thanks to the Team Gleason. 

Tyann’s life changed in 2022 when she was diagnosed with ALS. Because of medical expenses, travel seemed impossible until she was connected with Team Gleason and chosen for the Super Bowl LIX experience. The highlight of her trip was meeting Steve!

For one day, ALS took a backseat and Tyann was free to simply enjoy the game, the energy, and the joy of being a fan.

Have you seen our Wheelchair Guide powered by Numotion?

The Team Gleason Power Wheelchair Guide is focused on providing individuals living with ALS the information needed to feel empowered to advocate for themselves during the wheelchair evaluation and beyond.

This guide will help an individual find the wheelchair that fits their unique needs and desires.

Join our next Team Gleason Virtual Zoom Gathering for both those living with ALS and their caregivers. 

Healing Hearts - the first Monday of every month from 1 to 2 pm, CST.

Coast to Coast - the first Thursday of every month from 12 to 1 pm, CST. This gathering is primarily for pALS (persons living with ALS) but often their spouse will join and certainly is welcome to join.

Young Adults - the first Monday of every month from 7 to 8 pm, CST. This gathering is for adult children whose parent is living with ALS.  

Caregivers - the second Thursday of every month from 1 to 2 pm, CST. This gathering is especially for our caregivers, as the name would indicate.

Louisiana ALS - Every Friday from 11 am to 12 pm, CST.

Members living in Louisiana and Mississippi can also email Kelly Viator for information on a weekly meeting group and a bi-monthly meeting group.

We hope you can join us! If you would like to be invited to participate in any of these gatherings, please email kelly@teamgleason.org.

Did you know? Portable power wheelchairs, Zoom recorders, and more are managed through Team Gleason's loaner closet! Once you are no longer in need of your Team Gleason equipment, we encourage you to ship it back to Team Gleason so we can repurpose it for another family.

Returning is easy! If we are able to accept the return or donation, Team Gleason will email you prepaid shipping labels for the boxes. This allows us to continue to provide independence and empower the community!

Save your box! Now accepting portable power wheelchair returns. Keeping the box that it is shipped in ensures a quick and cost-effective method of return when needed.

To return or donate equipment please contact returns@teamgleason.org so we can best assist with the logistics of the return or donation.

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