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[[File:gordonaikman.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Gordon Aikman]]

==Country==

Scotland

==Birth - Death==

1985 - 2017

==Occupation==

Activist

==Notable Achievements==

BEM

==Description==

Activist and campaigner for research into motor neurone disease (MND), also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a degenerative neurological condition, a disease which eventually took his life.  Former Director of Research for the Better Together campaign in the Scottish Independence Referendum (2012-2016).  Awarded the British Empire Medal for his efforts (2015).  Partner is [[Joe Pike]]

==See Also==

* [[Prominent LGBTQ Deaths in 2017]]

==Further Reading/Research==

* http://gordonsfightback.com/
* http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/15070389.Obituary___Gordon_Aikman__Motor_Neurone_Disease_campaigner/
* http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2017/04/04/widower-of-motor-neurone-disease-campaigner-bids-to-raise-1m-to-help-cure-others/

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