ATLANTA -- Falcons owner Arthur Blank announced a $100,000 donation to The Gleason Initiative Foundation, established by former New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason as he battles the neurodegenerative disease Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).The donation, via The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, was made public Friday, when Blank and his family hosted an Atlanta-area screening of the film Gleason, which documents Gleasons everyday challenges with the deadly disease.Steve Gleasons story touched me as a father and recent cancer survivor, Blank said. Stories like his bring into focus what is truly important. His story is about a life that was dramatically changed by a disease, and how he has courageously chosen to face it. Its about family and what is most important in life -- more important than any game, any play or any rivalry ever will be.Funds from Blanks donation will be used to help provide innovative communication devices for ALS sufferers.Gleason posted a tweet Friday evening to thank Blank.The Falcons screening of Gleason is one of many that have taken place around the league. At least 20 NFL teams have already held or scheduled screenings, in addition to the league office and NFL Films, and more are expected.NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, Troy Aikman, Ronnie Lott, Brian Urlacher and Marques Colston are among several prominent supporters to host various premieres or screenings.Gleason, 39, became a recognized name on the football field in 2006, when he blocked a punt against the rival Falcons, and the ball was recovered for a touchdown during the first game back in the Superdome post-Hurricane Katrina. Gleasons first-quarter play sparked the Saints to a 23-3 victory.The Week 3 matchup between the Falcons and Saints, which will be on ESPNs Monday Night Football on Sept. 26, marks the 10-year anniversary of the Saints return to the dome following Hurricane Katrina.Earlier Friday, Gleason posted a message about the film on his Twitter account.Blank, who turns 74 next month, had his own health issues when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer last December. Blank took an aggressive approach with surgery and declared himself cancer-free in March. Fake Nike Shoes . - After leading the Saints to a fourth playoff appearance in five seasons, Drew Brees expressed confidence in the direction of his team and, perhaps more importantly, showed a willingness to listen to contract proposals if the team needs his help getting under the NFLs salary cap. Fake Vapormax Online . -- The Bishops Gaiters are showing they belong among the countrys top varsity football teams. http://www.fakevapormax.com/ . 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The authorities want to learn how to best police large football crowds ahead of Euro 2016 in France this summer. The police and security services have already employed a number of new tactics at Frances two home Six Nations rugby internationals at the Stade de France, but have earmarked Chelseas visit to Paris as an opportunity to see how football crowds behave.Fans will encounter three layers of security before they can get to their seats with the police responsible for the first two layers outside the stadium while private security will perform further checks once fans have entered the stadium perimeter. Extra metal and explosive detectors will be used. Victoriano Melero, deputy chief executive of the French football federation told Sky Sports News HQ that these measures will be used at all Euro 2016 matches later this year. The Stade de France was targeted by terrorists last November The attacks last year changed a lot, Melero said.dddddddddddd But we had a robust security programme in place already. What we are now doing is reinforcing it.All the partners are working together, the public forces, the police and private forces. We will have three layers of security outside stadiums. French authorities are to trial new security measures at Chelseas away game against Paris St Germain Euro 2016 will use 10 venues for the championships this summer. Tens of thousands of football supporters from the British Isles are expected to travel to France as England, Wales and Northern Ireland have all qualified as well as the Republic of Ireland.Ziad Khoury, head of security for Euro 2016 is confident the tournament will be safe: For the first time at a Euros a memorandum of understanding has been agreed between the Interior Ministry and Euro 2016 organisers, we are working well together, he said.I work for the Ministry, but am now here with the Euros, we are working very hard and I believe I can ensure the safety of supporters. Also See: Champions League fixtures Results Tables Sky Bet markets ' ' '
