“Horrific Disease That Has No Cure”: Lindsey Vonn Finally Opens Up on Mother’s Recent Demise

Lindsey Vonn started on a journey with a pair of skis and an unwavering goal. The three-time Olympic medalist laid her focus on pushing her limits and increasing her speed to break records after records. A massive 82 World Cup wins during her empowering career made her a familiar personality in the world of sports. She owes her grit and resilience greatly to her late mother.

Recognizing the reach she has, she is on a mission to fulfill her mother’s wish. Lindy Krohn Lund took her last breath a month ago after a year’s battle with ALS. The family kept the news of the diagnosis in their family only, for a long time, but later they decided to help others. 

Lindsey Vonn works towards creating awareness

ALS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, is a progressive neuromuscular disease that results in the loss of motor neurons. They control voluntary muscles that are responsible for walking, speaking, and chewing food, to name a few. Lindsey recounted the struggle her mother endured and stated, “ALS is a horrific disease that has no cure.”

Also, she said that they did everything they could for her. Lindsey has four siblings, and she said they were processing the loss of their mother in their way. Furthermore, she said they spent as much time as they could with their mom. Undoubtedly, as explained by Lindsey, ALS is a horrific disease. However, there are treatments to ease a few of its symptoms.

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Lindsey reflected on her mom’s suffering and other members of the skiing community she maintains a close association with despite retirement. She said she will continue to make efforts to raise awareness about ALS disease. 

Lindsey is eternally grateful

Lindsey recalled her mother that although she had several adversities in her life, she never complained a day. “With all my injuries, I looked to her for inspiration.” She added. At the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 2022, Vonn dedicated the induction to her mother. She said that her mother taught her so much about strength and character. 

One can imagine how hard it must be to see their loved one’s condition deteriorate and know there is less time left before they are gone. “My mom was the strongest woman that I’ve ever met,” Lindsey said. She continued that her mother had a stroke when Lindsey was born. Its effects were present throughout her life, visible in how it restricted her physical movement. 

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