The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Ice Bucket Challenge

A Historic Movement. An Unfinished Mission.

In the summer of 2014, Anthony Senerchia, Pete Frates, and Pat Quinn launched a movement that united 17 million people and raised $115 million. The Ice Bucket Challenge changed the trajectory of ALS research forever—bringing us closer than ever to the cure we're fighting to find.

Ice Bucket Challenge
Take the Challenge or Donate Today
Supporters of Michael Brown, Kalisha Gilmore (L) and Recorida Kennedy (R), pour ice water on Kevin Ephron as he takes the ice bucket challenge in remembrance of Brown

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:

  1. Accept the Challenge: Once you’re tagged, you have 24 hours to answer the call.
  2. Grab your bucket: Fill it with ice water, confetti, or be creative!
  3. Hit Record: Record your video, name the friends or family you're challenging next, and brace for the cold water!
  4. Post & Tag: Share your video on social media using #IceBucketChallenge and tag us so we can share the love.
  5. 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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Researcher
More Research
Key breakthroughs include the identification of new therapeutic targets, biomarkers, and genes that have accelerated progress toward potential treatments.
More Research Our Research Progress
Puerto Rico Clinic Team
Expanded Access to Critical Services
Since 2014, the number of multidisciplinary ALS clinics has more than doubled, growing from 100 to over 220 today.
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Gary and advocacy
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 Become an Advocate

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