Ulla-Carin Lindquist
Ulla-Carin was a Sweedish news anchor and a journalist who was diagnosed with ALS at the age of 49. Even though some people can live a longer life with this disease, she died within one year of her diagnosis. What was most interesting/surprising to me about Ulla-Carin's case was that she was an extremely active individual who participated in sports such as boating, skiing, horseback riding, and skating. Even despite such a healthy condition before her diagnosis, she quickly lost her ability to do everyday activities. She had to focus on conserving her energy just to be able to get by in life. Her condition severely impacted her children, especially when Ulla-Carin lost the ability to speak. Ulla-Carin's family started a foundation when she passed away to support research on finding a cure for ALS. Her story and legacy has helped raise awareness about ALS in Sweden.
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