Brown said the âsense of tragedy looms even largerâ for people diagnosed in their 20s and 30s, like Frates and Shaw. August 19, 2014 at 11:45 pm. Juan Carlos Unzué (born 1967), Spanish footballer and manager. "The concept that this disease could be over-represented among athletes has been in the medical literature for a long time, and no one underscores that concept more than Lou Gehrig," Dr. Robert Brown, chair of the Department of Neurology at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester and president of the ALS Therapy Alliance said in a 2012 story about Fratesâ diagnosis. He then challenged the Titans organization, the Penn State football team and coach James Franklin, and his community in Clarenceville, Michigan, to follow suit. But if it raises money and awareness, then we sincerely hope that it will continue on until there is enough money to find a cure â for everyone who has fallen victim to the disease. @PaulD_Anderson Can you link a copy of proposed agreement awarding Shaw $5MM? Shortly after leaving the NFL, Shaw was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis — also known as Lou Gehrig's disease after the Yankees legend, who died from ALS in 1941 — in 2014. Tim Shaw, a special-teams ace and linebacker who played with the Carolina Panthers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Chicago Bears and Tennessee Titans, announced on Tuesday that he is the latest former player to be stricken by the horrible disease. Tempt One, American graffiti artist. "The irony is that at a time when their muscles are wasting away, we see extraordinary courage and motivation, and what can only be called strength,â he said. Former NFL football player Tim Shaw took the popular ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, and he used the opportunity Tuesday to announce on the Tennessee Titans website that he was diagnosed with ALS in April. Brigance and Tim Shaw. Former NFL linebacker and special teams captain Tim Shaw, finds peace, purpose and a Heavenly Father’s love amidst his ALS diagnosis. NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Former Tennessee Titans linebacker and special teamer Tim Shaw revealed Tuesday in a video on the team's website that he has ALS. NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Former Tennessee Titans linebacker and special teamer Tim Shaw revealed Tuesday in a video on the team's website that he has ALS. Former NFL player Tim Shaw was diagnosed with ALS in April 2014. According to Forbes, there is compelling evidence that football players might be four times more likely to have ALS than the general male population. He revealed his plight on Tuesday. “I would never say I am not afraid of anything,” Shaw said, via Jim Wyatt of the Tennesseean. Michael Soles (born 1966), Canadian football player. There is making lemonade out of lemons, and then there is how former Tennessee Titans linebacker Tim Shaw has spent his post-football life.. ALS systematically kills motor neurons that go from the brain to the spinal cord to muscles throughout the body. Tim Shaw is a former Titans linebacker Filed Under: ALS, Penn State football, Tennessee Titans, Tim Shaw, Tim Shaw Diagnosed With ALS. Another recent NFL player has been diagnosed with ALS. The former Penn State standout, who is only 30 years old, took his turn at receiving a cold shower for a good cause. Kyousei Tsukui (born 1961), Japanese voice actor. ... Tim Shaw of the Tennessee Titans, and Kevin Turner of the New England Patriots, who died aged 46 last year. That describes @TShawsTruth. But some studies suggest football players have a higher risk, with one 2012 report finding NFLers were four times more likely to die from the disease. The 6-foot-2, then 235-pound former linebacker for the Tennessee Titans revealed his diagnosis via the IBC that summer. Former Tennessee Titans linebacker and special teamer Tim Shaw revealed Tuesday in a video on the team's website that he has ALS. Eric Edholm is a writer for Shutdown Corner on Yahoo Sports. The Ice Bucket Challenge might have reached the oversaturation point for some people who have rolled their eyes at the social-media stunt. "But the interesting question is: Does athleticism set the stage for motor neuron degeneration, or does that same property that makes a person a great athlete also make them susceptible to the disease?". By Paul Kuharsky. I swear, every August my body goes into preseason mode. That's now four recent former NFL players â including Steve Gleason, Kevin Turner and O.J. â Matthew Hasselbeck (@Hasselbeck) August 20, 2014. In the weeks after going public with his diagnosis of ALS last August, former Titans linebacker Tim Shaw did what many have when faced with … Another recent NFL player has been diagnosed with ALS. Pete Frates, the 29-year-old behind the ice bucket challenge, played baseball, like Lou Gehrig himself. Now the biggest question becomes if there is a discernable connection between playing football and being diagnosed with ALS. And with pride, you'd have to imagine. "I've recently been diagnosed with ALS. In essence, your brain functions normally while your body progressively ceases to operate. Some evidence points to a higher risk among soccer players, too. On Sunday, Shaw’s story was featured at Cross Point Church in Nashville, TN, where he attends and worships Jesus each week. How … "I want to challenge the Tennessee Titans organization, Coach [James] Franklin and the Penn State football team and my Clarencevill [Michigan] community. His T-Shaw Strong Golf tournament raised $130,000 in May. Tim Shaw's Story: Fighting ALS Amie Wells sits down with Tennessee Titans former linebacker Tim Shaw to discuss his recent ALS diagnosis. "A year ago, I was playing NFL football," Shaw, 30, said in the short video. Shaw has spent the last seven years giving back to football and serving as a motivational speaker and author. • 3 min read — -- NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Former Tennessee Titans linebacker and special teamer Tim Shaw revealed Tuesday in a video on the team's website that he has ALS. “ If you look at what ALS has done to people, that is a scary process. Shaw's diagnosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Lou Gehrig's disease, came April 17, 2014, from a doctor at Vanderbilt University, though his body began betraying him more than a … neurodegenerative disorder linked to concussions. Shaw has continued to help fundraise for ALS research, inspire others who are battling ALS, and make himself available wherever he can be helpful to others. — -- Just one year ago, Tim Shaw was playing football with the Tennessee Titans. Shaw, 30, revealed his diagnosis in a video posted Tuesday to the Titans website. âI'm here today to stand up and fight with all of you against this disease,â he said before dumping a Gatorade bucket full of ice water over his head. Shaw now joins their fight. Tim Shaw on ALS Diagnosis Former Tennessee Titans linebacker Tim Shaw addresses reporters on Wednesday at Saint Thomas Sports Park. NOW PLAYING video Mike Vrabel: We Have High Expectations Every Year Titans head coach Mike Vrabel speaks with reporters during a virtual press conference on Monday from Saint Thomas Sports Park. "I am here today to stand up and fight with all of you against this disease," Shaw said. A year ago I was playing NFL football. Tim Shaw, 30, is the latest NFL veteran to be diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disease. — Tim Shaw (@TShawsTruth) August 20, 2014. -- Just one year ago, Tim Shaw was playing football with the Tennessee Titans. Sometimes you have a teammate that gets a small amount of credit but makes you & your team better in every way. ALS is considered a rare disease, affecting an estimated two in every 100,000 Americans each year, according to the ALS Association. Now he’s battling ALS, the fatal neurodegenerative disease at the center of the viral ice bucket challenge. Former Tennessee Titans linebacker and special teamer Tim Shaw revealed Tuesday in a video on the team's website that he has ALS. He last played in the NFL last preseason with the Titans before becoming one of the team's final cuts. Eric Stevens (born 1989), American football player. Shaw is the latest NFL player to be diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, joining former New Orleans Saints safety Steve … I recently have been diagnosed with ALS," Shaw said in his message to fans on the Titans' official website. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? ... Tim Shaw reveals ALS diagnosis. Brigance, Turner and Gleason have been active advocates for raising awareness about the horribly crippling and debilitating disease, especially in NFL circles. NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Former Tennessee Titans linebacker and special teamer Tim Shaw revealed Tuesday in a video on the team's website that he has ALS. … Former NFL Star Reveals ALS Diagnosis, Takes Ice Bucket Challenge. @AP_NFLâ Award matrix pic.twitter.com/OB9kbY6eqz, â Paul D. Anderson (@PaulD_Anderson) August 20, 2014. Shaw was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, in 2014. Per the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) â otherwise known as Lou Gehrig's Disease â is a "progressive disease that attacks the nerve cells that control voluntary movement." Tim Shaw is the latest athlete to develop the degenerative disease. Brigance â who have been diagnosed with ALS in the past seven years. Shaw, 30, revealed his diagnosis in a video posted Tuesday to the Titans website. Tim Shaw, a special-teams ace and linebacker who played with the Carolina Panthers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Chicago Bears and Tennessee Titans, announced on Tuesday that he is the latest former player to be stricken by the horrible disease. Roughly six years ago, Shaw was diagnosed with ALS, which requires him to use a wheelchair and left him unable to speak, swallow, or breathe without assistance. ALS has received widespread attention the past few weeks with the viral Ice Bucket Challenge that has swept the country via social media. Watch Our Favorite Celebrities Do the Ice Bucket Challenge, ALS at 27: Mass. NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Former Tennessee Titans linebacker and special teamer Tim Shaw revealed Tuesday in a video on the team's website that he has ALS. Shaw was not a household name in the league, but he was widely respected as one of the league's finest special-teams players. Tim Shaw. âIt remains unclear whether exercise is indeed a risk factor and what types of exercise may be of concern,â the ALS Associationâs website reads, noting that âpesticides or some other chemical encountered on maintained playing fieldsâ might also be involved. Let's do this.". He was visibly emotional on Wednesday … ... O.J. Former Penn State Football Player Tim Shaw Announces ALS Diagnosis. Now heâs battling ALS, the fatal neurodegenerative disease at the center of the viral ice bucket challenge. Former Titans linebacker Tim Shaw was there for it, a day after announcing he had been diagnosed with ALS in April. However, cases of the disease do occur in people in their twenties and thirties. Former Titans LB Tim Shaw 'overwhelmed' with support after revealing ALS diagnosis | FOX Sports Former Tennessee Titans linebacker Tim Shaw revealed to the world that he had ALS. ESPN. Most people who develop ALS are between the ages of 40 and 70, with an average age of 55 at the time of diagnosis. Tim Shaw, a well-respected NFL journeyman, on Tuesday announced that he's suffering from ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. â@thedaily10k: . Most people with ALS are diagnosed between the ages of 40 and 70, according to the ALS Association, and only 25 percent of them are alive five years later. NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Former Tennessee Titans linebacker and special teamer Tim Shaw revealed Tuesday in a video on the team's website that he has ALS. I am pretty sure I was the only person with ALS to be on an active NFL roster post-ALS diagnosis, but thank God they didn’t put me out on the field or I would have hurt someone. The CDC found in a 2012 study that the incidence rate rose from fewer than two cases out of nearly 3,500 men to seven cases among former NFL players. Shaw is working tirelessly to advocate for ALS patients and the effort to find a cure. Baseball Player Strikes Back, CTE, a Degenerative Brain Disease, Found in 34 Pro Football Players. ALS is an acronym for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Tim Shaw (born 1984), American football player. "Hi, I am Tim Shaw. The cause of the disease is unknown, and there is no known cure. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy or CTE -- a neurodegenerative disorder linked to concussions -- also shares symptoms with ALS. Email him at edholm@yahoo-inc.com or follow him on Twitter! Shaw, who turned 30 in March, was diagnosed with ALS in April. Shaw's the latest reminder of … On Tuesday afternoon, the Titans accepted Shaw's challenge â oh, did they ever â en masse. Brigance and former Philadelphia Eagles fullback Kevin Turner, to name a few. Like he did during his football career, Tim has faced his ALS diagnosis with an intensity and a passion; not only to fight, but to inspire and be a voice to those who will listen. Have a tip? Shortly after leaving the NFL, Shaw was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis — also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease after the Yankees legend, who died from ALS in 1941 — in 2014. Follow @Eric_Edholm, CB Justin Coleman agrees to 1-year contract with Dolphins, Sabres fire coach Krueger while in midst of 12-game skid, Soto, Turner, healthy rotation key for champ-to-chump Nats, Phillies' goal to end 9-year post-season drought, 49ers hand Trent Williams richest contract ever at OL. NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Former Tennessee Titans linebacker and special teamer Tim Shaw revealed Tuesday in a video on the team's website that he has ALS. Shaw now qualifies for the maximum benefit of $5 million dollars in the proposed NFL concussion settlement with the former players, which sports injury litigator Paul Anderson tweeted about after Shaw announced his diagnosis. Former Tennessee Titan Tim Shaw reveals ALS diagnosis during ice bucket challenge ... Titans linebacker Tim Shaw (59) as they walk off the field after the … Penn Stater and Titans linebacker Tim Shaw revealed he has ALS. In a Wednesday news conference, Shaw, who was cut by the Titans before the 2013 season, shared that he felt overwhelmed and “very loved” since the Tuesday announcement. Shaw is the latest NFL player to be diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrigâs disease, joining former New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason, former Baltimore Ravens linebacker O.J. The fear is that other players might be vulnerable to ALS because of the violent nature of the game.