Kirby Jackson Posted June 29 Posted June 29 That’s awful. They say that it is one of the worst diseases because you’re fully aware of everything that you can’t do. Horrible news, prayers to he and his family 4 1 Quote
MiltonWaddams Posted June 29 Posted June 29 A good friend had ALS. Watching him go through it was horrific. Healthy and happy to gone within 18 months 2 4 Quote
T.E. Posted June 29 Posted June 29 Absolutely awful. I honestly can't think of a worse medical diagnosis to get. Feel terrible for him. 3 Quote
BillsPride12 Posted June 29 Posted June 29 Horrible, horrible disease. Just watched a friend of mine's cousin go through it a few years ago. 1 Quote
Roundybout Posted June 29 Posted June 29 That’s awful. I guess he can’t speak anymore, which shows just how fast it can progress. 1 Quote
BuffaloBillyG Posted June 29 Posted June 29 Terrible. Guy was an amazing athlete in his day. This has to be the worst for him considering all he could do physically before and having to just watch it wither away. Way too young for this. 2 Quote
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted June 29 Posted June 29 Really awful. I think repeated head injuries may be a risk factor for ALS. I wonder if that played a role here? Scary stuff. 1 Quote
transient Posted June 29 Posted June 29 Sad. Awful disease. I graduated HS with someone who had a family history and was gone within a year of being diagnosed themselves. Heartbreaking. 5 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: Really awful. I think repeated head injuries may be a risk factor for ALS. I wonder if that played a role here? Scary stuff. It's well known that there's an increased risk in professional athletes in contact sports and combat veterans. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2787180 2 2 Quote
Chicken Boo Posted June 29 Posted June 29 I had a cousin who died of ALS in 2014 (the Ice Bucket Challenge year). It was then that I found out about the number of athletes and combat veterans that have been diagnosed with the disease. I can't think of anything worse. My best goes out to him. Quote
Tulsabillsfanz Posted June 29 Posted June 29 Very sad news. I lost a friend to this at 52. He was diagnosed at 48. Getting ALS at any age is terrible, but at 39 is just way too young. My prayers go out to Chris Johnson and his family. Quote
Gambit Posted June 29 Posted June 29 That's so heartbreaking. What a truly awful disease ALS is. Hopefully someday in the near future, a cure can be found. Quote
WotAGuy Posted June 29 Posted June 29 A close friend has had this for 5 years. He is fighting it in ways I just would not be capable of. It’s heartbreaking but inspiring to watch his faith lead his fight to keep going. Huge Bills fan and still a season ticket holder. If you ever see a Sprinter van all wrapped in Bills’ Mafia graphics, that’s him! 1 Quote
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