New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox is actively supporting his father-in-law Tim Green's battle with ALS by donating to the Tackle ALS initiative. Fox, married to Green's daughter Tate, has raised significant funds through his on-ice performance this season. The effort highlights family perseverance and aims to advance ALS research.
Adam Fox, a defenseman for the New York Rangers, has become a key figure in the fight against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, drawing from his personal connection to the disease through his father-in-law, former NFL linebacker Tim Green. Green, diagnosed with ALS in 2016, started Tackle ALS in 2018 in partnership with the Sean M. Healey & AMG Center for ALS at Massachusetts General Hospital. The initiative directs all donations toward ALS treatment and therapies, having raised more than $10.3 million since its inception.
Fox, who married Green's daughter Tate and welcomed their daughter Greer Rose in March, announced before the season that he would donate $1,023 for each goal and $523 for each assist to Tackle ALS. With three goals and 22 assists so far, Fox has contributed $14,052 personally, while Team Adam Fox has amassed over $101,000. 'Being around their family, how they've come together and persevere through it, it's pretty inspiring and it definitely gives you a lot to be thankful for,' Fox said.
At 61, Green relies on a wheelchair and ventilator, communicating via an eye-tracking tablet at three to five words per minute. Despite this, he has authored two books using his eyes and continues working at his law firm while attending Rangers games, including the October 23 matchup against the San Jose Sharks. Fox noted Green's resolve: 'He's written books. He still works at his law firm... He's remarkable.' Green plans to attend the 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic on January 2, when the Rangers face the Florida Panthers.
Fox extends support beyond donations, reserving a suite at Madison Square Garden for ALS-affected families and meeting patients, such as before the November 1 game against the Seattle Kraken. There, he spoke with Kraken defenseman Brandon Montour, whose brother Cameron died from ALS complications on October 20. Rangers coach Mike Sullivan, whose family member also has ALS, emphasized the personal impact: 'When it affects your family directly it takes on a whole different level.'
Tackle ALS funds a master platform trial at Massachusetts General Hospital, testing multiple drugs efficiently and accelerating research, similar to advances in breast cancer treatment. Troy Green, Tim's son, praised Fox's authenticity: 'It shows why he's such a good fit for our family.' Donations are accepted at TackleALS.com.