An Evening for Börje

An Evening for Börje is a tribute and fundraising gala to benefit ALS research. It is an evening entirely in the spirit of Börje with both joy and seriousness. Here you can watch films from An Evening for Börje 2025.

A warm welcome to An Evening for Börje 2026

Niklas Jihde and Markus Samuelsson will host the evening together with Karin Karlström and Micael Bydén. The evening begins with a tribute song to Börje performed by Jon Henrik Fjällgren and Magnus Carlson. Maria Westman from AIK will talk about Experience Day, which was organized together with the foundation.

Nicklas Lidström, Rasmus Salming, and Peter Forsberg on hockey and supporting the foundation

Nicklas Lidström, board member of the Börje Salming ALS Foundation, will be invited by Mikael Samuelsson to take part in the Mariefred Winter Classic. And then comes the eternal question, who should be captain of Tre Kronor Legends? Mats “Sudden” Sundin and Niklas “Lidas” Lidström will be challenged by Mikael Samuelsson.

Caroline Ingre on the latest ALS research and Markus Krunegård performs Stjärnfallet

Caroline Ingre will share the latest breakthroughs in ALS research, and an auction of a JMV jersey will be held in support of the next steps in her research. Therese Lundgren will speak about life after her husband, Janne Lundgren, was diagnosed with ALS, and Markus Krunegård will perform Stjärnfallet as a tribute to the friends we have lost.

Domarhjärtat, a new initiative from the foundation, and several supporting activities

Domarhjärtat, a new initiative from the foundation, will be presented by Nicklas Lidström together with Ulf Rådbjer and Jesper Vendel. In addition, Odd Fellow Kiruna, Tylösand Golf, Tilva Smycken, and En match för Livet will present donations to the foundation.

HockeyAllsvenskan, Brynäs, Elite Prospects, Volkswagen, and SN Fordonsinredning support the foundation

Erik Ryman from HockeyAllsvenskan and Jakob Westerlund from Brynäs will speak about how the leagues support the foundation, as well as new partnerships with Elite Prospects, Volkswagen, and SN Fordonsinredning, along with the auction of the Olympic jersey.

Västanhede, a new partner of the foundation, and several supporting initiatives

A presentation on how Västanhede will work as a partner to the foundation, along with initiatives carried out by, among others, Christian Bauer and Magnus Risberg.

The Börje Act of the Year award goes to August Årjes, whose initiative En match för livet contributes to ALS research.

The Börje Act of the Year award is presented to August Årjes for his work with En match för livet, supporting the foundation’s contribution to ALS research. Pia Salming, together with Stephane Dehner, will present a Breitling watch, and Micael Bydén will read the jury’s motivation.

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The latest from the Foundation and research in ALS

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An unforgettable evening with lots of laughter and tears. An important topic to highlight and that we can contribute to finding a cure for ALS.

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Micael Bydén's performance together with Tor Cavalli Björkman influenced me a lot. So nice to hear about Micael's work in the Swedish Armed Forces with similar issues and his meetings with Börje Salming.

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Being able to help in the work of supporting research and those affected by ALS feels important. I am extremely grateful and honored to be involved in this important work.

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A packed evening with many guests, great music and very good food.

An evening for Börje

Watch the videos with the ambassadors during An evening for Börje 2023

Valter skarsgård

Valter Skarsgård, ambassador Borje Salming ALS foundation, talks about the hard training for the role in the Viaplay series about Börje and about the first meeting with Börje.

And finally, Helen Sjöholm and Tommy Körberg sing a duet for the audience at Berns.

JO Waldner  vs Micael bydén

Can Sweden's commander in chief win in match against a world star in table tennis player? Perhaps with the help of Mats Sundin and Nicklas Lidström.

Micael Bydén meets JO Waldner in doubles during An evening for Börje.

Mats Sundin & Nicklas Lidström

About the childhood idol and mentor Börje and the road to the NHL. Mats Sundin and Nicklas Lidström talk about what Börje has meant to them and why they work in the Borje Salming ALS Foundation.

Also, a greeting from Bill Daly, the NHL's deputy commissioner, to everyone who is involved in the fight against ALS.

An evening for Börje

The first gala was held in 2023. Here you will find more films and information about previous years' An Evening for Börje.

An evening for Börje 2023

During an evening for Börje 2023, Pia Salming, Micael Bydén, Valter Skarsgård, Mats Sundin and Nicklas Lidström participated, among others. Helen Sjöholm, Tommy Körberg and Jon Henrik Fjällgren contributed fantastic music.

An evening for Börje 2024

An evening for Börje 2024 with, among others, Veronica Börjesson, Caroline Ingre, Anneli Ozanne, Jenny Silfverstrand and Gabriel Monidelle.

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