Eric Dane Honored with Advocate of the Year Award by the ALS Network

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The ALS Network is proud to announce that acclaimed actor, Eric Dane, has been named the recipient of the Advocate of the Year Award, recognizing his extraordinary commitment to raising awareness and support for people living with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).

Dane will be honored at the organization's Champions for Cures and Care gala on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in Pasadena, California. ALS community family, leaders, and supporters, will join together to celebrate progress and advance the fight against ALS.

Best known for his work in television and film, Dane has used his public platform to amplify the voices of those affected by ALS and champion efforts to advance research, care, and community support. Through his advocacy, Dane has helped bring international attention to the urgent need for resources and funding, inspiring others to join the fight against this devastating disease.

"Eric has transformed personal challenges into powerful advocacy," said Sheri Strahl, MPH, MBA, president and CEO of the ALS Network. "He has turned his ALS journey into a catalyst for progress, uniting people with his voice, his heart, and his determination. The ALS community is stronger, more visible, and more hopeful because of him."

The Advocate of the Year Award is presented to an individual who demonstrates exceptional leadership in advancing the mission of the ALS Network.

"This award is more than an honor - it's a reflection of the incredible strength and courage I see in the ALS community every day," Dane said. "Facing ALS myself, I know the challenges are real and relentless. But together, through advocacy, awareness, and action, we can move closer to a world without this disease. I share this recognition with every person living with ALS, caregiver, and advocate fighting alongside me."

For more information about ALS and the work of the ALS Network, please visit alsnetwork.org.  For sponsorship, ad, and ticket inquiries for the Champions for Cures and Care gala, visit alschampions.org.

About the ALS Network
The ALS Network partners with the ALS community to drive the discovery of prevention strategies, treatments, and cures for ALS; provide access to quality care and connection; and promote initiatives to improve health outcomes. The ALS Network, formerly ALS Golden West, serves people with ALS and their families throughout California, Hawaii, and beyond. For more information about ALS and the ALS Network visit our website at alsnetwork.org or email us at info@alsnetwork.org. You can also find us on social media at @yourALSnetwork.

About Eric Dane
Eric Dane is best known for his role in ABC's Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award-winning and Emmy-nominated series, GREY'S ANATOMY, and for the Emmy-nominated HBO series, EUPHORIA, where he starred alongside Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, and Colman Domingo. For his performance as Cal, Dane was nominated for a 2022 Hollywood Critics Association TV Award for "Best Supporting Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Drama." Additionally, the series was nominated for the 2023 Critics Choice Award for "Best Drama Series," a 2022 Emmy Award for "Outstanding Drama Series," and a 2022 People's Choice Award for "The Drama Show of 2022."

Dane is in production for EUPHORIA's third season and can currently be seen starring opposite Jensen Ackles in the Prime Video's thriller drama series, COUNTDOWN. Past film credits include Sony's BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE opposite Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. The film has grossed $332 million worldwide to date, bringing the BAD BOYS franchise to over $1 billion. Notably, Dane starred in the 2011 Golden Globe "Best Picture" nominated musical BURLESQUE alongside Cher and Christina Aguilera; as part of the powerful ensemble cast of Garry Marshall's 2010 feature film VALENTINE'S DAY; and in the adaptation of John Grogan's bestselling memoir MARLEY AND ME, alongside Jennifer Aniston, Owen Wilson, and Alan Arkin. Additional TV credits include FAMILY GUY; PRIVATE PRACTICE; WIRELESS; LAS VEGAS; THE AMERICAN EMBASSY; GIDEON'S CROSSING; and RENEGADE.

Media Contact - Eric Beikmann, ebeikmann@alsnetwork.org | 310.560.4726

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