Recent Quotes View Full List My Watchlist Create Watchlist Indicators DJI Nasdaq Composite SPX Gold Crude Oil Hydroworld Market Index Markets Stocks ETFs Tools Overview News Currencies International Treasuries Trail Blazers radio host Mike Lynch steps down amid ALS diagnosis: 'I am devastated and overwhelmed' By: FOXNews.com April 06, 2024 at 13:24 PM EDT Portland Trail Blazers radio host Mike Lynch took to social media to share the somber news of his ALS diagnosis and his departure from radio. Over the past couple of years, Portland Trail Blazers fans have grown accustomed to turning on their radios and hearing Mike Lynch's voice. But on Friday, the team's radio host revealed that he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in January. Lynch also announced his retirement from radio."Sadly, this means the end of my radio career," Lynch wrote on X. "I am thankful for all of those who listened over the last 12 years. I am also thankful to The Fan and the Blazers for believing in me and helping me grow in my dream career."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMLynch also expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support. He also acknowledged the difficulties he faces in his fight against the neurodegenerative disease."This has been really difficult for me, I am devastated and overwhelmed. I appreciate if you reach out, but please be patient as it is hard to respond to everyone, and I’m not always ready to talk about it."LAKERS' LEBRON JAMES HINTS AT NBA DAYS NEARING END AFTER DROPPING 40 POINTS ON NETSLynch graduated from Syracuse University and spent more than a decade at Portland radio station 1080 The Fan before taking a job with the city's NBA franchise in 2022.VIEW MOMENT ON XThe GoFundMe page that Lynch's wife, Ashley, created described her husband's opportunity with the Trail Blazers as his "dream job." "Since the diagnosis, Mike had to leave his career with the Blazers, and has been struggling to do the things that he really enjoyed prior to his diagnosis," the GoFundMe stated. "He has been rushed through a series of doctor appointments with the ALS specialists, as well as started his treatment that is meant to slow the progress and prolong life by up to one year longer."The page also noted that Lynch was hoping to be accepted into a medical trial."Aid equipment has been having to be installed in the house including a soon to be stairlift, lift assist and movement assistance devices are now needing to be used regularly. We are also awaiting for our acceptance into a medical trial in hopes of finding a cure."Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd Data & News supplied by www.cloudquote.io Stock quotes supplied by Barchart Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes. By accessing this page, you agree to the following Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
Trail Blazers radio host Mike Lynch steps down amid ALS diagnosis: 'I am devastated and overwhelmed' By: FOXNews.com April 06, 2024 at 13:24 PM EDT Portland Trail Blazers radio host Mike Lynch took to social media to share the somber news of his ALS diagnosis and his departure from radio. Over the past couple of years, Portland Trail Blazers fans have grown accustomed to turning on their radios and hearing Mike Lynch's voice. But on Friday, the team's radio host revealed that he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in January. Lynch also announced his retirement from radio."Sadly, this means the end of my radio career," Lynch wrote on X. "I am thankful for all of those who listened over the last 12 years. I am also thankful to The Fan and the Blazers for believing in me and helping me grow in my dream career."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMLynch also expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support. He also acknowledged the difficulties he faces in his fight against the neurodegenerative disease."This has been really difficult for me, I am devastated and overwhelmed. I appreciate if you reach out, but please be patient as it is hard to respond to everyone, and I’m not always ready to talk about it."LAKERS' LEBRON JAMES HINTS AT NBA DAYS NEARING END AFTER DROPPING 40 POINTS ON NETSLynch graduated from Syracuse University and spent more than a decade at Portland radio station 1080 The Fan before taking a job with the city's NBA franchise in 2022.VIEW MOMENT ON XThe GoFundMe page that Lynch's wife, Ashley, created described her husband's opportunity with the Trail Blazers as his "dream job." "Since the diagnosis, Mike had to leave his career with the Blazers, and has been struggling to do the things that he really enjoyed prior to his diagnosis," the GoFundMe stated. "He has been rushed through a series of doctor appointments with the ALS specialists, as well as started his treatment that is meant to slow the progress and prolong life by up to one year longer."The page also noted that Lynch was hoping to be accepted into a medical trial."Aid equipment has been having to be installed in the house including a soon to be stairlift, lift assist and movement assistance devices are now needing to be used regularly. We are also awaiting for our acceptance into a medical trial in hopes of finding a cure."Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd