Chris Johnson's ALS Battle Sparks Support From NFL Stars

WHO:

Sportskeeda - Chris Johnson, former Tennessee Titans star running back

Heavy NFL - Marshawn Lynch, Seahawks legend

newyorkjets.com - Brittany Johnson, Chris Johnson's wife

WHAT:

newyorkjets.com - Chris Johnson stated, "I don't know if you ever fully process it. At first, you're in shock. Then you realize you have two choices: you can give up or you can fight. I chose to fight."

newyorkjets.com - Johnson mentioned, "It's continued to progress much faster than I ever imagined. I want people to understand just how quickly ALS can attack your body. Just over a year ago, I was picking up my 7-year-old daughter... Today, I couldn't do that."

Sportskeeda - Chris Johnson revealed his diagnosis of ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) during an interview with Michael Strahan on ABC's "Good Morning America."

newyorkjets.com - Chris Johnson stated, "I want people to know I am still me. ALS has changed what my body can do, but it hasn't changed who I am."

newyorkjets.com - Chris Johnson rushed for 9,651 yards and 55 touchdowns in his 10 NFL seasons, with 2,255 receiving yards and 9 receiving touchdowns.

newyorkjets.com - Johnson rushed for over 1,000 yards six times and set a single-season NFL record with 2,509 total yards from scrimmage in 2009.

WHERE:

newyorkjets.com - The interview took place on ABC's "Good Morning America."

WHEN:

newyorkjets.com - Chris Johnson disclosed that he received his ALS diagnosis last year.

newyorkjets.com - Chris Johnson signed with the Jets on April 16, 2014.

WHY:

newyorkjets.com - Brittany Johnson initially thought her husband's health issues were related to his career in football, stating, "His career, that had to be something with a pinched nerve or something along those lines, but it was ALS."

newyorkjets.com - Chris Johnson expressed that sharing his story could help others get diagnosed sooner, inspire research, or give hope to families.

HOW:

newyorkjets.com - Chris Johnson and his wife reached out to Dr. Merit Cudkowicz for experimental treatments after hearing about a medication that might extend life by a few months.

newyorkjets.com - Chris Johnson uses his eyes to trigger a speech-generating device due to his condition.

newyorkjets.com - After receiving his diagnosis, Chris Johnson and his wife reached out to Dr. Merit Cudkowicz for experimental treatments.

Chris Johnson has opened up about his battle with ALS, sharing that he initially felt shock but ultimately chose to fight against the disease. He emphasized the rapid progression of ALS, reflecting on how just over a year ago he was able to pick up his daughter, a task he can no longer do today. After realizing the severity of his condition, he and his wife sought help from Dr. Merit Cudkowicz for experimental treatments that could potentially extend his life.