6 Quotes & Sayings By Steve Gleason

Steve Gleason is an American football player, writer, and activist. He was a professional gridiron football player who played tight end for the New Orleans Saints in the National Football League (NFL). He suffered a severe spinal cord injury on October 22, 2010 while blocking a punt in a game against the Minnesota Vikings. The injury left him paralyzed from the neck down Read more

Since his injury, Gleason has become a noted advocate of spinal cord research and treatment, and of social justice issues affecting people with disabilities.

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If we have a purpose in life beyond being a cog in the human machine, mine is to help inspire people and that's pretty cool. I would like to motivate the world. Steve Gleason
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Life is difficult. Not just for me or other ALS patients. Life is difficult for everyone. Finding ways to make life meaningful and purposeful and rewarding, doing the activities that you love and spending time with the people that you love - I think that's the meaning of this human experience. Steve Gleason
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I have moments where I miss my old self. But I think anyone can get caught up in what we used to have. But at the same time, we can choose to focus on the beauty of now. Steve Gleason
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I look at the human life like an experiment. Every new moment, every new experience, tragic or otherwise, is an opportunity to gain a more accurate perspective and helps lead me to clarity. Steve Gleason
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To cure ALS medically is not economical. The realities are that it's difficult to find funding for research for a medical cure. I believe in developing technology as opposed to medical research. Technology can be economical. Steve Gleason