As the decade comes to a close, many are recalling the trends and iconic events that have occurred since 2010. A notable topic being the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, where participants would soak themselves in ice water to raise awareness for the terminal illness. Over time, celebrities, athletes, everyone and their mothers became involved, gathering tons of donations.One person who was a catalyst for this movement, Pete Frates, has passed away due to this condition. Although it is unclear if he started the trend, it began to gain speed after he and his family began daring each other to dump ice water on their heads. As a former college and professional baseball player, he had a bit of a following, and the trend became popularized from there.
Frates first discovered that he had this fatal neurological disorder after an injury he got on his wrist never healed. Ultimately, his contribution and participation in the trend raised over $200 million dollars to fund research and help efforts to cure the disease.Although there is still no known cure, instances like this show the power of staying informed and how raising awareness can help provide a solution, even if it's just posting or sharing a video in support.
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I heard about Pete Frates' passing yesterday, he died at just 34 years old. In terms of the trend, I remember those days where every second post on social media would be the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. It was amazing to see so many people around the world show support for him and to be willing to dump a bucket of ice water on their heads to raise awareness and money for the disease. When the internet comes together, big things can be done. Hopefully with the money they raised, they can find a way to help find a cure to the disease.
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