Earlier this year, we asked: what family should feature this year about their willingness to volunteer their time? The overwhelming answer, The Orfinos. The reason we met this amazing family was because of an amazing man, John Orfino. In 2016, John was able to tell his own story.

“Hi, my name is John Orfino. I am 51 years old and my life changed dramatically in April of 2015. I was diagnosed with ALS and given three to five years left to live. Dang! That’s the kind of news that can ruin your day. ALS has taken away my ability to work and enjoy the activities I love. But, ALS has not taken away my will to live. Soon after I was diagnosed with ALS I was introduced to the ALS Society of Alberta. Wow, lucky me. They supply me with equipment and living aids that help me in day to day living, at no cost to me.”

John’s family continues to volunteer with the ALS Society each year, donating their time and kind hearts to the Walk to End ALS. Here at the Society we will always remember our star “Eye Candy” member and all of those poker night tales.

We were lucky enough to have John and his family film an ambassador video in 2016, we think it really captures the essence of “Making it possible”.