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Ice Bucket Challenge

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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: Eli Manning

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Manning accepts the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge from Abby and Steve Ross, who has ALS. Abby:

I just think it’s so great, that through his challenge that people are starting to realize how horrible ALS is.

Steve:

It’s important to beat this disease

Manning:

Steve, I’m doing this for you.

NFL QB Eli Manning accepts Ice Bucket Challenge from Va. man with ALS