Eric Dane used social media to announce a new initiative for ALS research and funding this week.

The 52-year-old actor — who worried fans with his 2025 Emmys absence — appeared in an Instagram video posted in collaboration with I AM ALS, which was founded by Brian Wallach in 2019.

‘I’m Eric. An actor, a father, and now a person living with ALS,’ the former Grey’s Anatomy star said through strained speech at the top of the recording.

He shared a moving message about pushing for a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, abbreviated as ALS.

Eric wore a shirt with the I AM ALS logo printed on the front as he showed signs of the neurodegenerative disease’s progression.

The caption read, ‘We’re thrilled to announce Push for Progress, a groundbreaking campaign to accelerate ALS research, expand access to treatments, and secure $1 billion in federal funding for ALS over the next three years.’

Eric Dane used social media to announce a new initiative for ALS research and funding this week

The 52-year-old actor appeared in an Instagram video posted in collaboration with I AM ALS, which was founded by Brian Wallach in 2019

The Euphoria star continued in the video, ‘For over a century, ALS has been incurable, and we’re done accepting the status quo. We need the fastest path to a cure.

‘And that’s why I have partnered with I AM ALS on the Push for Progress. Our goal: a billion dollars over the next three years.’

He added, ‘Together, we’ll renew the landmark act for ALS, get promising treatments to thousands of patients like me, and finally, finally push towards ending this disease.’

The actor urged his followers to engage with the movement as he emphasized, ‘There’s so much more to learn, more to do, and we have to do it now.’

Eric announced in April that he was diagnosed with the condition, which progressively weakens muscles and affects physical function.

Five months after sharing the heartbreaking news, he sparked concern from fans who’d expected to see him at the 2025 Emmys.

The star was scheduled to reunite with his former Grey’s Anatomy co-star Jesse Williams to present an award.

Jesse ended up taking the stage alone to present the award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series

Eric was scheduled to reunite with his former Grey’s Anatomy co-star Jesse Williams to present an award at the 2025 Emmys

Jesse ended up taking the stage alone to present the award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series

Eric shares daughters Billie, 15, and Georgia, 13, with wife Rebecca Gayheart ; pictured in May 2024

A source told Deadline that Eric ‘pulled out at the last minute, believed to be on Emmy Sunday, from what was going to be the actor’s first major awards show appearance since he revealed his ALS diagnosis in April.’

‘I have been diagnosed with ALS,’ Dane said in a statement to People earlier this year. ‘I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we navigate this next chapter.’

The news came a month after the entertainer and his wife Rebecca Gayheart — with whom he shares daughters Billie, 15, and Georgia, 13 — called off their divorce.

The actress filed for divorce in February 2018, but shockingly dismissed the petition in March 2025.

Giving insight into the current status of their relationship, Eric told Good Morning America in June: ‘I talk to her every day. We have managed to become better friends and better parents, and she is my — probably my biggest champion. My most stalwart supporter, and I lean on her.’