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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: Xbox

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Xbox One Boss Phil Spencer accepts the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and nominates Shuhei Yoshida and Reggie Fils-Aime.

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Ice Bucket Challenge: Michael Jordan

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Jordan accepts the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and nominates Phill Jackson and all Dream Team teammates to do the challenge and donate cash.

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Ice Bucket Challenge: Mel B

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Brown, known as Mel B, accepts Simon Cowell’s challenge and is drenched with buckets of ice cubes and water outside of Radio City Music Hall. Before getting soaking wet, she challenges fellow America’s Got Talent judge and model Heidi Klum, host of the show, Nick Cannon and friend Victoria Beckham.