Ambassadors
The ambassadors of the Borje Salming ALS Foundation are Daniel Alfredsson, Rolf Edberg, David Lindgren, Rasmus Sandin, Valter Skarsgård, Mikael Samuelsson, Ingemar Stenmark, Daniel Theorin and Henric von Zweigbergk.
The ambassadors work to spread knowledge about ALS and raise money for research and support for relatives.
Films with our Ambassadors
Get to know the Foundation's ambassadors, how they knew Börje Salming and why they are involved in the fight against ALS.
Valter Skarsgård met Börje Salming several times before and during the filming of the Viaplay series The Journey of a Legend.
As an ambassador for the Borje Salming ALS Foundation, Valter wants to spread knowledge and awareness about the disease and contribute to more money for ALS research.
Commander-in-Chief Micael Bydén became a close friend of Börje Salming and visited, among other places, to Toronto together.
In his role as commander in chief, Micael Bydén has met several colleagues who have suffered from ALS and as ambassador Micael wants to join the fight against the disease.
Rasmus Sandin of the Washington Capials, formerly of the Toronto Maple Leafs, is an ambassador for the Borje Salming ALS Foundation.
Rasmus vill vara delaktig att sprida kunskap om ALS och samla in pengar till forskning för att, precis som Börje sa, att få stopp på den här skiten.
Valter Skarsgård in Toronto
Valter was in Toronto during the 2024 All-Star weekend. He says that it is clear how much support Börje still has and that there is a strong desire among many to continue helping in Börje's name.
Foundation Ambassadors
The ambassadors of the Borje Salming ALS Foundation work to spread knowledge about ALS and raise money for research and support for sufferers and relatives.
Daniel Alfredsson
Daniel Alfredsson played 18 seasons in the NHL and is now part of the Ottawa Senators coaching staff.
Daniel Alfredsson met Börje several times during his career, both on and off the ice.
Rolf Edberg
Rolf is a Swedish ice hockey player, notably for AIK, and has personal experience with ALS as a family member.
Rolf Edberg's wife, Ulla-Kari, was diagnosed with ALS in 2016 and passed away a few years later.
David Lindgren
David Lindgren is a singer and TV host who has appeared in many international musicals.
David has seen firsthand what the disease entails and how it affects not only those who fall ill but also their loved ones, after his cousin was diagnosed and passed away from the disease a year later.
Mikael Samuelsson
Mikael Samuelsson has had a long career with teams including the Vancouver Canucks, Detroit Red Wings, and Djurgården, and now mentors the Vancouver Canucks' drafted prospects.
Mikael met Börje Salming on several occasions and was deeply affected by Börje's immense kindness and integrity.
Rasmus Sandin
Rasmus is a hockey player for the Washington Capitals and formerly for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
When Rasmus started the season in Toronto, he met Börje Salming.
Valter Skarsgård
Valter Skarsgård is an actor and is known for his role as Börje in the Viaplay series The Journey of a Legend.
Börje was involved both in the selection of Valter for the role and during filming.
Ingemar Stenmark
Ingemar Stenmark is one of the world's most outstanding athletes in slalom and giant slalom.
Ingemar was a close friend of Börje and the Salming family.
Daniel Theorin
Daniel Theorin has had a long career as a professional footballer, including for Gefle IF and Hammarby IF.
Today, Daniel works as a business developer and has also published the book 'Som ett proffs' (Like a Pro), which explores elite sports and life after, and includes Börje Salming as one of its interviewees.
Henric von Zweigbergk
Henric von Zweigbergk has extensive experience with televised galas, fundraising for charitable causes, and a large network within entertainment and sports.
Henric met Börje Salming many times, both professionally and personally.
News about the foundation's ambassadors
Here you will find articles about the ambassadors of the Borje Salming ALS Foundation.
Elite Prospects and the Borje Salming ALS Foundation Launch Global Award to Honor Hockey’s Unsung Heroes
The Börje Salming Elite Prospect Award Opens Worldwide Nominations.
En minnesvärd kväll med Mats Sundin och hans bok Tur och retur
Helgen bjöd på ett fullsatt författarsamtal i Börje Salming ALS-stiftelsens regi.
Omgång 21 gav 266 000 kr till Börje Salming ALS-stiftelse
Hockeysverige gick samman under Omgång 21 och samlade in fantastiska 266 000 kronor.
