Former Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Borje Salming diagnosed with ALS
Mar 2, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Statues of former Toronto Maple Leafs Tim Horton and Borje Salming outside the front of Scotiabank Arena before a game against the Buffalo Sabres. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY SportsToday, Maple Leafs great Börje Salming shared a statement on his health.
The Toronto Maple Leafs and all their fans around the world are sending you their love and support, Börje.Salming shared the following statement through the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday morning:The signs that indicated that something was wrong in my body turned out to be the disease ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig´s disease. In an instant, everything changed.
Since I started playing ice hockey as a little kid in Kiruna, and throughout my career, I have given it my all. And I will continue to do so.I understand that there are many of you that would like to reach out, however I kindly ask you to respect our privacy in these trying times. Please keep us in your prayers. When the time is right and I understand more about my condition and future journey, I will reach out. So, until such a time, we kindly refrain from all contact.
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