ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

14 Aug ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

This summer, a handful of our chapters across the nation contributed to the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge in order to promote awareness of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and encourage donations to research and treatment for the disease. ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. According to the New York Times, the Ice Bucket Challenge “reinvigorated a research community that was lacking attention and funds to produce scientific advancements.”

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The frozen sensation from the ice-cold water is meant to represent the difficulty that those with ALS experience when moving. The viral success from the Ice Bucket Challenge made the ALS Association dedicate the month of August to raising awareness and funds to fight ALS.

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