Steve Gleason communicates with a fellow ALS patient during the 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

ALS patients watch the music at the 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The Hot 8 Brass Band performs at the 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Saints defensive end Cam Jordan takes a selfie at the 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The costume contest at the 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

DJ Jubilee performs at the 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Saints defensive end Cam Jordan takes the stage at the 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Paul Varisco & the Milestiones perform at the 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

People dance at the 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Saints defensive end Cam Jordan talks to fans at the 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The Hot 8 Brass Band performs at the 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

A fan is surprised with Super Bowl tickets from Community Coffee after he won the pregame speech contest during the 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Gumbo licks a member of the Hot 8 Brass Band at the 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

A fan is surprised with Super Bowl tickets from Community Coffee after he won the pregame speech contest during the 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Pre-game speech contest at the 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Former Saint Jahri Evans greets the crowd at the 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The 610 Stompers perform at the 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Steve Gleason communicates with a fellow ALS patient during the 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Silent auction at the 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Former Saint Michael Lewis with fans at the 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The Hot 8 Brass Band performs at the 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Gumbo greets kids at the 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The 610 Stompers perform at the 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Saints defensive end Cam Jordan talks to fans at the 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The 610 Stompers perform at the 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Action from the game between St. Paul's and Destrehan during the Louisiana High School Game of the Month in Destrehan on Friday, September 20, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Steve Gleason poses for a photo during the 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Face painting at the 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The Pussyfooters perform at the 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Jahri Evans, Michael Lewis and Zach Strief auction off an Alvin Kamara jersey at the 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Saints center Will Clapp and friends at the 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The Pussyfooters perform at the 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

The 610 Stompers perform at the 9th annual Gleason Gras fundraiser at Champions Square to raise awareness about ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation on Saturday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)