Lou Gehrig’s disease

The Man Behind the Ice Bucket Challenge Is Drowning In Medical Bills

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The man behind the massively successful ALS Ice Bucket Challenge is facing major financial hurdles in his own fight against ALS. Pete Frates lies on life support in the bedroom of his house with his care costing somewhere between $85,000 and $95,000 every month, his family says. The family told CNN affiliate WBZ they are … Read more

Former NFL All-Stars Sayers, Clark Dealing With Severe Illnesses

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Two former NFL all-stars, Gale Sayers and Dwight Clark, have reportedly been diagnosed with neurological conditions and at least one family is wondering if football contributed to their loved one’s mental state. Former Chicago Bears running back Sayers was diagnosed with dementia four years ago, according to a report in the Kansas City Star on … Read more