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WDSU Special Tackles Saints Player’s Battle With ALS


Topic: Investigative Reporting
Posted on 3/2/2016

Hearst’s NBC affiliate WDSU New Orleans aired and streamed “Steve Gleason — The Journey” on March 12. The special follows New Orleans Saint Safety Steve Gleason, famous for a blocked a punt that led to the Saints first score in New Orleans in almost two years after Hurricane Katrina. “Steve Gleason — The Journey” follows Gleason’s journey after being diagnosed with Lou Gerhrig’s Disease at the age of 34 and his on-going battle to raise funds and awareness.



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