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Global ALS/MND Awareness Day

by Kacie Banegas | Jun 21, 2022 | Blog, Technology, Testimonials

June 21st is Global ALS/MND Awareness Day. In the U.S., every 90 minutes someone is diagnosed with ALS and every 90 minutes someone with ALS dies. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease and outside the US as Motor Neuron...

Testimonial: José F.

by Kacie Banegas | Jun 9, 2022 | Blog, Technology, Testimonials

“I am delighted that I have finally received my customized Permobil power wheelchair! Thanks to a grant from Team Gleason, my chair also includes the ability to elevate. This feature allows me to be more independent by helping me get to a standing position to...

Voice Banking Testimonial: Dennis P.

by Kacie Banegas | May 17, 2022 | Blog, Technology, Testimonials

“I was ecstatic to learn about Team Gleason and the many opportunities the Foundation offers to those of us with ALS! Funding my Voice Banking and synthesizing my voice means that when I can no longer speak, my friends, family, and I will still hear my voice as I...

pALS Testimonial: Barbara and Don

by Kacie Banegas | May 6, 2022 | Equipment, Blog, Testimonials

Thank you to Team Gleason for both the voice banking and the seat elevator grants. While Don doesn’t yet need the voice banking, knowing that we’ve prepared for that moment is a simple step we can take and feel good about, and those are the ones that...

“Hello, Friend” – Mary’s Seat Elevator Testimonial

by Kacie Banegas | Feb 2, 2022 | Testimonials, Blog, Equipment, Latest News

We’re always excited to receive happy messages from pALS thanks to our work with Numotion: “My wheelchair was delivered a month ago. I’ll be honest, I didn’t start using it at first. My walker and I would hobble past it and I would give it a “hello friend,” and keep...

Halloween Costume Guide

by Kacie Banegas | Oct 1, 2021 | Blog, Latest News

Happy October! Halloween is almost here…time to start planning for your costume! Whether your style is spooky or silly, or you’re looking for group costumes for the whole family, we’ve got some wheelchair-friendly Halloween looks that you’ll...

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GiveNOLA Day

In 2025 Team Gleason's donors showed up and gave generously during GiveNOLA Day.Can we do it for the 13th year in row? GiveNOLA Day is one of our favorite days of the year because we can ask people for as little as $10, and it truly makes a huge impact. Are you ready...

Team Gleason Foundation Announces New Leadership

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 17, 2025 Team Gleason Names Blair Casey Chief Executive Officer and David Darragh Chief Strategy Officer as Organization Enters New Era of Growth and Impact New Orleans, LA – Team Gleason Foundation announces an important leadership...

Team Gleason Partners with Synchron

Team Gleason and Synchron Expand Collaboration to Drive Awareness of The Synchron BCI Community to Advance Brain Computer Interface Technology (January 6, 2025) – Synchron, a brain-computer interface company, and Team Gleason, a foundation dedicated to improving the...

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