The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Your 24 Hours Starts Now.
Whether it’s your first time or you're a seasoned pro, bringing back the movement is simple. Here is how to take the Challenge and join the fight to end ALS:
- Accept the Challenge: Once you’re tagged, you have 24 hours to answer the call.
- Grab your bucket: Fill it with ice water, confetti, or be creative!
- Hit Record: Record your video, name the friends or family you're challenging next, and brace for the cold water!
- Post & Tag: Share your video on social media using #IceBucketChallenge and tag us so we can share the love.
- Make a Donation: Every bucket raises awareness, but every dollar brings us closer to a cure.
Every Bucket Moved Us Forward. Every Dollar Fuels the Future.
Because of your generosity, ALS research and care went from a crawl to a sprint. We have made historic breakthroughs, but the ultimate finish line is still ahead.
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More Research
Key breakthroughs include the identification of new therapeutic targets, biomarkers, and genes that have accelerated progress toward potential treatments.
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Our Research Progress
Expanded Access to Critical Services
Since 2014, the number of multidisciplinary ALS clinics has more than doubled, growing from 100 to over 220 today.
Expanded Access to Critical Services
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Increasing Government Funding for ALS
Through strategic lobbying and advocacy, the ALS Association has successfully increased federal funding by over $221M.
Increasing Government Funding for ALS
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