Longtime Cincinnati radio host reveals ALS diagnosis

Longtime Cincinnati radio host Jim Scott revealed his ALS diagnosis in an emotional post Thursday. Scott posted on his Facebook page to share his own story and his recent diagnosis. “This is something I’ve been thinking about for quite some time and now it’s time to share,” Scott began the post. Scott served as WLW’s morning host for many years, but he retired in 2015 after nearly 50 years on Cincinnati radio. Known for his bubbly personality and fast-paced programming, Scott said he has always enjoyed the intimacy of radio as a medium. “It’s just you and me. Scott started working in radio in Cincinnati in 1968. He’s been with WLW since 1984.” Rolling Station 1360 WSAI Show, it was the spring of 1968. As I got to know my neighbors in Delhi and people in metropolitan Cincinnati, I realized that I really like the area. People here “like to help others,” Scott said in his post. He went on to talk about his work on the March of Dimes. “They definitely picked the right one because in 1954, when I was 12, I had polio and ‘The March of Dimes was really good for my family,'” Scott said. mentioned in the post. Knowing how much the organization had helped him, he said he jumped at the opportunity to work with them and lead the organization’s new 5 Mile fundraiser. Cincinnati has become an annual event. “Every year for at least his 20 years, we walked all 40 miles in sneakers. It was a great way to meet people and do good,” Scott said in the post. About three years ago, he said, he began to feel weakness in the same polio-affected arms, hands and legs. In 2022, I was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease,” Scott said in the post, adding, “ALS is similar to polio in that both are motor neuron diseases.” The big difference is that not everyone who got polio died from it. ALS is a deadly disease. After living with ALS for several years, he said, he was introduced to many people working with, learning from, and helping each other with the disease. He said he was introduced to the ALS Walk on Sept. 17 at Winton Woods Park. I’m not asking you to commit money for my team. I didn’t start a team. I will join the group, make my own contribution and encourage others to consider walking with us,” Scott said in the post. Scott said ALS has affected his voice and ability to walk, but he will not walk again. “I’ve had and still have a great life, and I’m not going to check it out anytime soon,” Scott said. If you are interested in joining the walk or donating, please visit www. ALSOhio.org. “In 1968, it was the Dimes march. Now it’s 2023, the age of ALS. As I said many times on the radio, thank you for listening,” Scott concluded the post. Scott will join WLWT News on Thursday at 4pm to discuss his diagnosis and journey so far.