Former New Orleans Saints Steve Gleason is a symbol of perseverace to the greater Louisiana region. He will get to share his message as the keynote speaker at the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl annual luncheon. 

The event will take place on Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the New Orleans Marriott. It is the 16th annual luncheon and Gleason will get to speak to members of the Southern Miss and Louisiana-Lafayette football teams. 

Other events of bowl weekend include a Friday Night Concert with Gin Blossoms and Better Than Ezra. The game kicks off at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. 

Gleason is well-known inside and outside of the NFL circles for his fight with ALS. This year, a documentary chronicling his life with the disease over five years was released. 

The Gleason Initiative Foundation is a non-profit that helps those with a neuromuscular disease and promotes reseach for a cure. Through the charity, Team Gleason inspires many to live a full life. 

After going undrafted out of Washington State in 2000, Gleason embarked on an eight-year career with the Saints. His seminal moment in New Orleans was blocking a punt in 2006 in a game that was the franchise's first back at home after Hurricane Katrina. 

To inquire about Steve Gleason's speaking fee and appearance cost, contact the agents at Athlete Speakers by calling us at 800-916-6008 or by Starting Your Booking Request Now.

Official Trailer for the "Gleason" Documentary: