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The challenge, inspired by Pete Frates an ALS sufferer, raises money and awareness for Lou Gherig’s disease also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Those who are nominated pour a bucket of ice water over their head or donate 100 dollars. Most people do both. The challenge spreads quickly on social media with many celebrities and non-celebrities taking part, posting their variations on the challenge to YouTube. Since July 29, $13.3 million has been donated.

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Ice Bucket Challenge: Chris Evans

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Evans accepts the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge after being nominated by Chris Hemsworth.  He nominates Jamie Bell, Frank Grillo, Anthony Mackie, Octavia Spencer, Sebastian Stan, and Tilda Swinton.

I keep seeing these videos with people in bathing suits, t-shirts, tank tops. For me, personally, when I bring awareness to charity, I prefer a more formal suit.

Ice Bucket Challenge: Tina Fey

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Fey accepts the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge after being nominated by Kermit The Frog. In a twist, it is instead Fey’s eight year-old daughter, Alice Richmond, who is doused with ice water.  Fey declares she will just donate to the organization.

I think we should do it in a wider shot so you can see more of this beautiful skyline and see that I really did it and it was really me.

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