Ice bucket challenge inspiration dies The inspiration behind the ice buck challenge has passed away. The 2014 viral sensation, in which participants dumped buckets of ice water on themselves, then make a donation and challenge others, raised more than $115 million for ALS research. Peter Frates had been a standout baseball player at Boston College. He was diagnosed with the disease about six years later. A statement from the family says Peter Frates died peacefully "after a heroic battle." He was 34. Do you know someone impacted by ALS? Will we ever find a cure? Did you participate in the ice bucket challenge?
Bottom video is of Anthony Senerchia Jr, who helped inspire the widely popular ice bucket challenge according this. He passes away 2 years ago.