Ice Bucket Challenge Donations Help Discovery of New ALS Gene
Two years ago, the world rallied together challenging their friends on social media to pour a bucket of ice over their heads and donate to the ALS Association. It’s said that due to this viral trend, the foundation raised over $21.7 million for its organization and was able to discover a new gene linked to ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease).
