Adam Wilson, an avid sports fan from Cincinnati, was instrumental in the creation of MLB’s Lou Gehrig Day.

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He received an ALS diagnosis in 2015. The Sycamore High School alumnus was raised in a family of Cincinnati sports enthusiasts.

On the first June 2 commemorative day, his daughter Avery threw out the first pitch at Great American Ballpark. He loved every aspect of his game day traditions at his family’s Mason home, whether he was supporting the Bengals or the Reds.

Regarding Wilson’s passing, the Cincinnati Reds posted.

“We are devastated to learn of the demise of Reds supporter and ALS researcher Adam Wilson. Adam was instrumental in the conception and inspiration of MLB’s yearly Lou Gehrig Day, which benefits the ALS community. We are praying for his family and friends,” the team wrote on Facebook.