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"I still think the same. I still dream. I still love my family. My body just doesn't cooperate." Former NFL star Chris Johnson announced his ALS diagnosis this week. His words capture something we hear from so many people living with ALS. He has been candid about how fast the disease has progressed and chose to go public hoping that sharing his story will help others get diagnosed sooner and inspire more research. As we honor Chris’s courage, we are hearing many questions about whether there is a connection between football and ALS. A study that we funded provides evidence that suggests that @NFL athletes are at increased risk of ALS and that this risk may increase with more years of NFL exposure. Learn more about the connection between football, traumatic brain injuries and ALS: als.org/blog/does-football-c…

We are deeply moved by former Tennessee Titans and Arizona Cardinals running back Chris Johnson's decision to share his ALS diagnosis publicly. "ALS has changed what my body can do, but it hasn't changed who I am." His words are a powerful reminder that reflect the strength we see every day in the ALS community. Chris said he is choosing to fight and we are here to fight alongside him. By speaking out, Chris is helping us raise the awareness and funding needed to find treatments and, one day, a cure. Thank you for choosing to fight — not just for yourself, but for the tens of thousands of Americans living with ALS today. We are honored to walk this road alongside you. Read more: als.org/stories-news/stateme… Get involved at ALS.org.