“Every morning I wake up, and I’m immediately reminded this is real. It’s not a dream,” Dane told Diane Sawyer in an emotional interview on Good Morning America. Though he has retreated somewhat from the spotlight, Dane has not remained silent. In fact, he’s using his platform to bring attention to the urgent need for ALS research and funding. He recently partnered with the nonprofit organization I AM ALS, and in a video message posted online, he stated: