A former football player is battling a serious illness. Chris Johnson, once a running back, has written a heartfelt message to his children. He is dealing with a neurological disease that progresses quickly and currently has no cure. This disease is also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
The football community is showing support for Johnson. He will be honored by his former team soon. Further details about his situation and the honor are available from the source.
Johnson's health issues became public knowledge a few months ago. Since then, he has received support from various people, including those who were inspired by his story after a chance encounter.
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