Johns Hopkins Researchers Attribute ALS Research Breakthrough To
2014's Ice Bucket Challenge
The summer of 2014 was all about people pouring orange buckets of ice
water over their heads and challenging others to do the same. But as
fun as it was, the individuals were not just goofing off. They were
rising to the Ice Bucket Challenge that encouraged people to either
douse themselves or donate $100 USD towards ALS research. The dare
that went viral globally enabled the Foundation to raise an astounding
$115 million USD in a few short months. Now, just a year later, the
generous donation is helping facilitate new breakthroughs in the
disease that currently has no cure.