Eric Dane fights against as: a moving interview about his diagnosis

Eric Dane fights against as: a moving interview about his diagnosis

Freiburg, Deutschland - Eric Dane, known from the US Hospital series "Grey’s Anatomy", received the shaking diagnosis in an interview with the US magazine "People": he suffers from amyotropher lateral sclerosis (ALS), an incurable disease that affects the central and peripheral nervous system. In the conversation, the 52-year-old actor emphasized the immense support of his family in this difficult phase of his life. Dane is married to actress Rebecca Gayheart and has two daughters, Billie Beatrice (15) and Georgia Geraldine (13). During his career, he was mainly due to his role as Dr. Mark "McSteamy" Sloan in "Grey’s Anatomy" known where he was seen for six years before leaving the series in 2012. He currently plays a role in the HBO series "Euphoria", in which he represents a family patriarch.

The diagnosis as has far -reaching effects on the life of those affected. The German Society for Musculary (DGM) offers valuable information and support offers for people who live with this illness. The aim of the DGM is to improve the life situation of those affected and their relatives and to bundle and expand the work-related work. The main focus is on public relations, fundraising, cooperation with neuromuscular centers and the spread of research results on the disease.

support offers for those affected

An important element of the DGM are the ALS conversation groups that are organized regionally. These meetings offer those affected and relatives the opportunity to exchange ideas and individual advice. Led by volunteers, the focus is on personal discussions and lectures that are geared towards the specific needs of the members. There is also an ALS-Forum that promotes an open exchange for those affected, relatives and interested parties.

In Freiburg, a main social and aid advice is offered, which deals with social law claims, rehabilitation and aid supply. An innovative concept is the possibility of using barrier -free apartments to try out technical solutions.

research promotion and political advocacy

The DGM is also actively involved in research funding by granting research fees annually and prices to scientists are promoting innovations in ALS research. Another important aspect of the work of the DGM is the political advocacy group, which is committed to equality and inclusion of people with muscle. These efforts take place on both regional and nationwide level to improve the living conditions of those affected and to draw attention to their concerns.

The DGM is networked worldwide and a member of the International Alliance of as/Mnd Associations. This organization was founded in 1992 and is involved in improving the care of people, with the International ALS day on June 21st an opportunity to draw attention to the disease and to exchange information. Support and public for those affected play a central role in the objectives of the DGM.