Barclay Damon announces that Tim Green, of counsel, will be honored with the Spirit Award at the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s (MDA) 2026 Wings Over Wall Street Gala, which will be held June 4, 2026, in New York City. This video will be played at the event prior to the award presentation.
Green will receive the Spirit Award in recognition of his extraordinary commitment to raising awareness, advocating for research funding, and supporting efforts to find a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
A New York Times bestselling author, former NFL defensive end, and former Fox Sports broadcaster in addition to being a Barclay Damon attorney, Green has inspired millions through his resilience and advocacy for ALS since his own diagnosis. He has used his platform to elevate awareness of the disease and to call for urgency in advancing research and expanding access to care. A testament to Green’s strength and fortitude in the face of adversity, the NFL Films Presents video Tim Green—A Voice Reclaimed recently won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Sports Feature: Long Form.
“We are incredibly proud of Tim and honored to have him as a member of the Barclay Damon team,” said Connie Cahill, Barclay Damon’s managing partner. “Tim’s advocacy, resilience, and commitment to raising awareness for ALS reflect the core values of our firm and the meaningful impact our attorneys strive to make in the communities we serve. As a firm, we are also proud to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association and its mission to advance critical research and care for individuals and families affected by this disease.”
Rick Capozza, Green’s longtime friend and law school classmate and a Barclay Damon partner, said, “I have known Tim for over 40 years as a fierce competitor who never gives up and fears no obstacles. It’s no surprise that Tim’s grit, courage, and commitment that led to his success on the gridiron, in business, in broadcasting, and in writing is the same in finding a cure and raising awareness for ALS. It embodies the very best of what it means to lead with purpose. I’ve seen firsthand how he continues to fight against ALS and inspire others while advocating for critical research and support. We are incredibly proud of him and honored to celebrate this well-deserved recognition.”
“Progress against ALS depends on people who refuse to let the disease define the conversation,” said Sharon Hesterlee, PhD, president and CEO of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. “Tim Green has transformed his experience with ALS into sustained public leadership on behalf of the community. Through his storytelling and visibility, he has kept ALS in the national conversation and strengthened public understanding of its impact on people and families confronting this disease. We are proud to honor him alongside leaders like Merit Cudkowicz, MD, MSc, of Massachusetts General Hospital, whose work, including the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial supported by the Muscular Dystrophy Association, is accelerating the development of new ALS treatments. Together, their contributions reflect the power of advocacy, science, and community to move the field forward.”
Barclay Damon is a proud sponsor of the 2026 Wings Over Wall Street Gala, which will be hosted by Bill Ritter of ABC7 New York Eyewitness News and will honor additional leaders across business and science who are making meaningful contributions to the fight against ALS.
The annual gala brings together leaders from the financial, corporate, and scientific communities to advance research and treatment for ALS. Over the past 26 years, the event has raised more than $13.4 million to support ALS research and advocacy efforts.
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