Event, Author at Team Gleason

Louis DiGiacomo

by Event | Jun 1, 2012 | Equipment, Adventure

We learned of Louis DiGiacomo through his awesome and supportive mother, Karen. She reached out to Team Gleason to help with a National Mobility Contest. Unfortunately, Louis did not win the contest for a 2012 wheelchair accessible van. However, with the help of those...

John Anderson

by Event | May 7, 2012 | Adventure

We were introduced to John Anderson via email. He is a Canine Police Officer from Florida, he is an ex-Marine originally from New Orleans, he’s a huge Saints Fan, and he has been diagnosed with ALS. He was looking for an auction item, but that turned into...

Mal Melee, NCAA Final Four

by Event | Mar 30, 2012 | Adventure

We had the privilege to take Mal and Meech Melee to the NCAA Final Four game. Dudley connected us. Mal was diagnosed with ALS and was a big basketball fan. They drove through a thunderstorm to get to our house and showed up with a present for Rivers:) We packed into...

Make it Right

by Event | Mar 11, 2012 | Fundraising/Events

Steve and Michel got invited to the Brad Pitt “Make it Right Foundation” Gala and were able to invite another ALS patient. They met Beth Crutcher at Gleason Gras and felt she’d be a perfect fit. Beth has had ALS for over 10 years and has been living...