Former NFL linebacker Tim Shaw was diagnosed with ALS earlier this year, a fact he announced while doing the Ice Bucket Challenge. As was also reported in that For The Win piece, Shaw had plans to visit Brazil in September with his father and help dig wells so people could have access to clean water. Well, it's September now, and the Shaws are on their way:
Tim Shaw makes charity visit to Brazil after ALS diagnosis
Shaw has made numerous charitable trips before, and his diagnosis isn’t stopping him.
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Per his agent, Tim Shaw (fmr Titan diagnosed w/ ALS) left for Brazil this week with his dad to help dig wells for people needing clean water
— Scott Carasik (@ScottCarasik) September 12, 2014 Shaw has gone on a number of mission trips before, and it’s admirable to see him sticking with it even in the face of his disease. This is one for the Some Sports People Are Doing Nice Things And It’s So Nice To Be Reminded Of That Right Now file.
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