Portland Trail Blazers radio host Mike Lynch announced Friday that he’d been diagnosed with ALS.
Lynch delivered the somber news of his ALS diagnosis in a thread on X, formerly Twitter. The Blazers’ radio host returned to social media after a brief absence.
“A few months ago, I was diagnosed with ALS,” Lynch revealed. Later, Lynch signaled his radio career was over due to the diagnosis. He expressed gratitude and gratefulness to everyone who helped him along the way.
Hi everyone, I know it’s been a long time, but sadly I am returning with bad news.
A few months ago, I was diagnosed with ALS.
If you are willing and able, I have a GoFundMe below. The full details of the disease and story are there.https://t.co/AvZUrYFu8F
— Mike Lynch (@MikeLynch27) April 5, 2024
Sadly, this means the end of my radio career. 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
— Mike Lynch (@MikeLynch27) April 5, 2024
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.
— Mike Lynch (@MikeLynch27) April 5, 2024
Before joining the Trail Blazers network, the 34-year-old spent 11 years with Portland’s 1080 The Fan.
Lynch included a GoFundMe in his post to fundraise for medical costs. Obviously, we wish Lynch, his family, and close ones the best as he endures this battle.
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