40 reasons to love Steve Gleason on his 40th birthday

He has cemented himself as a monument in Saints history.

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Steve can bring offense and defense together.

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He inspires killer dance moves and charitable donations.

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Steve continues to be an advocate for the ALS community.

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Steve puts on a legendary fest with big name Saints guests.

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He gets former Saints to revisit NOLA from time to time.

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We live vicariously through Steve to satisfy our wanderlust

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He always has an amazing supporting squad around him.

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Hundreds will get chilly for Steve and a good cause.

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He given us vacation ideas for us and our lifelong friends.

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He is counting down until Mardi Gras 2018 just like us

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Steve sets the bar for relationship goals.

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He is always willing to welcome new members to the Saints.

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Each year, Steve gives us another reason to celebrate Steve

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He can always get the best seats in the house.

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Steve is a PFWA George Halas Award recipient.

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#37 always looks good on the red carpet.

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He helped give an entire region new hope in just one play.

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Steve is happy to pose for pics with colorful New Orleanians

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Steve enjoys festivals and family. Two NOLA staples.

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He opened a specially-designed ALS residential facility

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Who does not love a quiet night at home with the family?

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He has donated $1.8M of tech & equipment for ALS patients

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Steve finds ways to create a global conversation about ALS.

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With Steve, we always have another coach on the sidelines.

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