Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
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Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Surrounded by family, friends, and supporters, this year's Walk to Defeat ALS Champion, Lourdes Machado, was shining with hope.
Chaz and Jean Franklin were facing a sevenfold increase in their health premium payments with the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. Then Jean received a crushing diagnosis.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
For the third year, CBS News Miami's Najahe Sherman will be the event emcee.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
CBS News Miami's Najahe Sherman joined Miami Marlins first base coach Jon Jay and pitcher Jesus Luzardo for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
We shine a spotlight on Walk to Defeat ALS in Miami.
Brian Wallach has beaten the odds after being diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease) six years ago. Since then, he and his wife, Sandra, have successfully lobbied Congress for funds for promising drugs and treatments.
The event raised more than $104,000 to help people battling the disease in our community
Jim Bruce's son died from ALS. He's now riding a bike from Florida to raise money for the non-profit that helped his family.
