US FEG is a proud supporter of Team Gleason.
There is NO CURE for ALS. Until there is a Cure, There is Team Gleason. Since 2011, Team Gleason, founded by Steve Gleason, has provided over $50 million in adventure, technology, equipment, and care services to people living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and countless others through advocacy, support and ultimately bringing an end to the disease.
In response to his diagnosis, Steve Gleason and his wife Michel Varisco Gleason founded Team Gleason to empower people with ALS to live purposeful lives. Team Gleason, through its diverse and broad-reaching programming, brings assistive technology, equipment, and robust support services into the hands of ALS patients – to help individuals with ALS not just survive but thrive after a devastating diagnosis.
Team Gleason is the only national organization focused on CARE SERVICES for people living with ALS. We are committed to providing for and finding solutions to empower the ALS community to live meaningful and purposeful lives.
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Every 90 minutes someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
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ALS is a brutal disease and takes aways all independence and dignity with an estimated life expectancy of 2 to 5 years.
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ALS can cost more than $200,000 a year above and beyond what insurance covers.
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According to National Institutes of Health (NIH), it is estimated that the number of ALS cases could increase by 69% by 2040.
At Team Gleason we believe there is strength in relationships. When we come together, we’re able to make a bigger impact for the ALS community.
To learn more about ways to support our mission, contact:
Katherine O’Hagan
Team Gleason, Director of Development
(212) 748-9113