LAFD raising funds, awareness for ALS after 29-year-old firefighter is diagnosed

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Firehouse Friday: LAFD Station 21

A young LAFD firefighter, and former Rams player, was recently diagnosed with ALS.

Los Angeles firefighter Eric Stevens is in the fight of his life as he battles ALS. 

29-year-old Stevens, who is former Rams player, was diagnosed about a month after his wedding. 

Stevens isn’t alone in this fight – as he has an entire fire station full of friends supporting him. LAFD station 21, which serves South Los Angeles community, is hosting a fundraiser Saturday, November 23 to help raise funds and awareness.

The fundraiser is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Seaside Lagoon in Redondo Beach, it is open to the public. 

Organizers say 100% of all the money raised will go directly towards Stevens’ treatment.  

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