Ellen Bachrachs memorial fund

Ellen Bachrachs minnesfond is a Swedish memorial fund established by family members to support research into childhood blood diseases and improve quality of life for affected families. Founded in 1987 after Ellen Bachrach passed away from leukemia at age five, the organization continues to be driven by her parents and extended family with a vision that more children survive these illnesses.

• Services: The fund grants funding for research on all forms of childhood blood diseases and organizes activities such as lectures for families caring for sick children.
• Locations: It supports Lao Friends Hospital for Children in Luang Prabang, Laos, to aid their research into pediatric blood disorders through a partnership running from 2024 to 2029.
• Innovation: The organization recently expanded its scope following the death of her father in 2021 to simplify grant application processes and make it easier for researchers to find relevant projects.

The fund remains dedicated to ensuring greater survival rates and enhanced well-being for children battling blood diseases throughout their treatment and recovery periods.