Eric Stevens- ALS Patient Fighting for Hope

Publicado 2019-11-04
A captain of the Cal Berkeley football team, professional football player for the St. Louis Rams, and now a Los Angeles City firefighter, Eric was getting married to the woman of his dreams, Amanda. They were excited to start a family and their new life together with their dog Duke. But exactly one month after their wedding day, Eric was diagnosed with ALS at the age of 29. The diagnosis and subsequent education they received about the horrific disease was the worst news one could ever imagine.
Given his strong determination and success in anything he puts his mind to, Eric has chosen to fight and advocate for getting drugs and treatments available to patients NOW. Eric's goal with the help of his family and friends, is to raise awareness for ALS and act now toward getting treatments available.
Join us and Team Stevens Nation to #axeALS!!

Todos los comentarios (21)
  • @paulamucinga118
    My husband just passed away a month ago from this terrible disease.. he had it for two years.. As his caretaker I know first hand how devastating it is.. I wish you the best!
  • @cjmac2766
    If we could approve a COVID vaccine on an emergency basis because COVID is deadly, WHY CAN'T WE USE THAT AS A MODEL FOR THIS ALS TREATMENT BECAUSE ALS IS ALSO DEADLY?
  • @chelseabaker5821
    We lost my brother on November 22,2021 we are heartbroken 💔 we are lost. How can there be nothing for ALS patients….He was 44 yrs old and left behind a beautiful wife and three wonderful boys… ALS is a terrible disease I don’t understand why there is no hope All we wanted was HOPE!!!!!!!!!
  • @lmarshell7228
    God bless this young man I seen him on the Ellen show. Everybody please keep him in your prayers. 🙏🏾
  • @geeyaboo1017
    I’m 24 years old my husband is in the Air Force and I have two beautiful boys a two-year-old and a seven-month-old I noticed the changes in my body after having him and just hoping for some type of breakthrough so I can have the ability to be here for my two babies
  • @schweitzerae
    As a previous health advocate for MDA- I know the road families living with ALS go down, and it’s nauseating knowing that this drug is showing such great signs. Let’s get NurOwn to fast forward and let patients living with ALS take NurOwn now- sign a waiver noting that the patient knows it is not at the full trial stage. Whatever it takes- give these families Hope!!!
  • @arbcqueen
    I'm an Los Angeles City Firefighters wife, and I'm here with you and your family! Because WE ARE FAMILY!!!
  • @ducheau100
    But sadly when the trial is over all the patients receiving the treatment stop getting it. FDA needs to approve this drug asap!
  • @canadasweetie
    As an RN for 30 years, he is right, they have great meds for HIV and cancer, and have some for ALS but restrict patients from having access to it. Something is wrong with the system here. This disease is a death sentence in less than 5 years after diagnosis. Something has to change.
  • @jeffreyprice773
    15/8/22 , In the uk we call it MND motor neuron disease. I am a 74 years old male, my mnd started in 2006 at age 58. I wasn't diagnosed until 2015.
  • @juliefleer4762
    If there is a way to create this quicker pathway to access this new treatment — I am so there to support that movement! Something has to be done.
  • @romy4593
    God bless Eric! I lost my twin 2 years ago to ALS and not a day goes by I don't miss her! This plays no favorites and we had not seen this in our family before. She was 56 when we lost her and she had this about 3 years we believe. She denied her reality and would not see a Dr to confirm til the last 3 months of her life. She was offered meds to help her live a little longer but she said no to it.
  • @toreycarlyle9953
    Omgod every day that you are here I am so grateful. Thank you for spreading so much awareness.
  • @steph2940
    I'm praying so much for you both.we are here for you and your wife.
  • @anazermeno3672
    I'm praying so much for you both🙏 I cried so much😪thank you for sharing your story. Every time I'm sad,depress I see your story to lift me up.