Just two years ago, Hannah Broermann and Logan Chowning were celebrating the start of their life together.The couple had recently gotten married, purchased a home and were looking forward to the future.Then life took an unexpected turn.“We just got married and you have all this life to look forward to, and then it looks different all of a sudden,” Logan said.For Hannah, the journey began in early 2024 when she noticed stiffness in her leg. What initially seemed minor slowly progressed, leading to countless doctor visits, tests and appointments as she searched for answers.It would take nearly two years before she finally learned what was causing her symptoms.At just 27 years old, Hannah was diagnosed with ALS.“It impacts literally everything that I do,” Hannah said. “From something as simple as brushing your teeth or putting on your shoes.”ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movement.Today, Hannah navigates life from a power wheelchair. While the disease has changed many aspects of her daily routine, those closest to her say it has not changed who she is.Hannah continues to work for Meals on Wheels, helping serve others in the community even as she faces her own challenges.Next week, the former softball player will step onto one of Cincinnati’s biggest stages when she throws out a ceremonial first pitch during the Cincinnati Reds’ Lou Gehrig Day celebration, helping raise awareness for ALS.Friends and family have also created “Hope for Hannah,” a grassroots effort helping the couple navigate the financial and accessibility challenges that come with an ALS diagnosis. For Logan, the outpouring of support surrounding his wife is no surprise.“She is the most genuinely kind person I’ve ever met,” he said.The couple recently celebrated their second wedding anniversary.Looking back, Logan said their marriage has not unfolded the way either of them imagined. Yet through every challenge, one thing has remained unchanged.“You never have to wonder who’s going to be the one to be there for you,” Logan said. “Because the answer is always Hannah. She’ll always be the person that shows up for you, and she’s the best.”
Just two years ago, Hannah Broermann and Logan Chowning were celebrating the start of their life together.
The couple had recently gotten married, purchased a home and were looking forward to the future.
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Then life took an unexpected turn.
“We just got married and you have all this life to look forward to, and then it looks different all of a sudden,” Logan said.
For Hannah, the journey began in early 2024 when she noticed stiffness in her leg. What initially seemed minor slowly progressed, leading to countless doctor visits, tests and appointments as she searched for answers.
It would take nearly two years before she finally learned what was causing her symptoms.
At just 27 years old, Hannah was diagnosed with ALS.
“It impacts literally everything that I do,” Hannah said. “From something as simple as brushing your teeth or putting on your shoes.”
ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movement.
Today, Hannah navigates life from a power wheelchair. While the disease has changed many aspects of her daily routine, those closest to her say it has not changed who she is.
Hannah continues to work for Meals on Wheels, helping serve others in the community even as she faces her own challenges.
Next week, the former softball player will step onto one of Cincinnati’s biggest stages when she throws out a ceremonial first pitch during the Cincinnati Reds’ Lou Gehrig Day celebration, helping raise awareness for ALS.
Friends and family have also created “Hope for Hannah,” a grassroots effort helping the couple navigate the financial and accessibility challenges that come with an ALS diagnosis.
For Logan, the outpouring of support surrounding his wife is no surprise.
“She is the most genuinely kind person I’ve ever met,” he said.
The couple recently celebrated their second wedding anniversary.
Looking back, Logan said their marriage has not unfolded the way either of them imagined. Yet through every challenge, one thing has remained unchanged.
“You never have to wonder who’s going to be the one to be there for you,” Logan said. “Because the answer is always Hannah. She’ll always be the person that shows up for you, and she’s the best.”
