Achievements for Ann
The Backlund Fellowship
This Fellowship holds special significance as it was established by Frida Backlund, wife of Calgary Flames’ captain Mikael Backlund, in loving memory of her mother, Ann Engstrom. Ann’s strength and hope inspired Frida and Mikael to create this initiative, which reflects their commitment to supporting meaningful advancements in ALS research.
The Jennifer Prest Bulbar ALS Fund
The battle against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) has gained a strong supporter with the creation of the Jennifer Prest Bulbar ALS Fund. This fund of $100,000 donated by Jennifer Prest, who sadly passed away on April 17, aims to revolutionize the diagnosis and management of bulbar onset ALS, a particularly challenging form of the disease.