# ALS Patient Throws First Pitch with Hope

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Podcast: [Cleveland Guardians News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cleveland-guardians-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7455155)
Published: 2026-06-08T09:12:55+00:00
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Sixty-four-year-old Joe Schen, a lifelong Cleveland fan diagnosed with ALS in 2025, is set to throw out the first pitch at tonight’s Guardians game — a powerful moment during MLB’s Lou Gehrig Day to spotlight the disease that ended Gehrig’s career. Diagnosed after experiencing leg weakness, Schen carries a rare SOD1 genetic mutation and is now receiving Qalsody, a groundbreaking gene-targeted therapy showing promise in slowing or stabilizing ALS progression. His recent hip replacement surgery — rarely attempted in ALS patients — and unexpected physical improvements have amazed therapists, offering hope for those with this specific genetic form. Schen hopes his appearance will educate fans and inspire awareness, even joking he’ll pitch better than Travis Kelce did at a past event. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e8e785fe66aa2383

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