Scientists made a major announcement this week regarding ALS research.
Two years ago, people around the world dumped ice water over their head during the dog days of summer. They videotaped it, posted it online, and challenged their friends.
A viral sensation, it also carried a message. Pioneered by Boston College baseball director of operations Pete Frates, the Ice Bucket Challenge brought awareness of the progressive disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, to millions of people.
When the summer finished, the Ice Bucket Challenge raised $115 million for a number of different projects. Building on that success, every summer now brings with it another Ice Bucket Challenge with the tagline, “Every August Until A Cure.