My ALS Story - Jim Obergefell and John Arthur

Before 2011, Jim Obergefell knew very little about ALS until his partner of 21 years, John Arthur, was diagnosed with the disease. Living in Ohio, they connected with the Central & Southern Ohio Chapter and received critically-needed services and support. Jim and John decided to marry in 2013, and their quest for spousal rights would change the lives of LQBTQIA+ people all across the nation.
We invite you to watch this inspiring video and learn more about how the remarkable love story of two individuals within our ALS community helped fuel a historic human rights victory for marriage equality.
The Golden West Chapter celebrates Jim for his many efforts as a civil rights activist. We are forever grateful for his efforts as an ALS advocate, and we will continue to spotlight his extraordinary story in a future series of videos.
Anyone touched by ALS can help advance the search for effective treatments and cures. Sharing your experiences, whether you're a person living with ALS, a family member, friend, or interested in supporting our cause, is a powerful way of raising awareness and funds in support of our ALS community.
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