Ice Bucket Challenge Progress

The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge was a tremendous event in our Association’s history, raising $115 million in the summer of 2014. Not only did it bring awareness to this devastating disease, it importantly spurred a huge increase in our research budget. Since the IBC, we have committed over $96 million to research projects.
Ice Bucket Challenge Progress

The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge was a tremendous event in our Association’s history, raising $115 million in the summer of 2014. Not only did it bring awareness to this devastating disease, it importantly spurred a huge increase in our research budget. Since the IBC, we have committed over $96 million to research projects.
You can make the impossible happen…again
Since the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge soaked the world three years ago, something has become clear: August is for raising awareness and funds to fight ALS! Every Drop Adds Up builds on the idea that when people come together, we can make the impossible happen.
Since the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge soaked the world three years ago, something has become clear: August is for raising awareness and funds to fight ALS! Every Drop Adds Up builds on the idea that when people come together, we can make the impossible happen.
Real people: how every drop adds up to a cure

‘Ice Bucket Mom’ Nancy Frates shares her story and how she’s fighting to find treatments and a cure for her son, Pete – one of the co-founders of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
Impact of ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
When you participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, you contributed to a phenomenon that continues to fuel progress. Every person helped, every research project funded, every discovery made – it all adds up!
When you participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, you contributed to a phenomenon that continues to fuel progress. Every person helped, every research project funded, every discovery made – it all adds up!
History of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

In August 2014, three young men living with ALS inspired the world to dump buckets of ice water on their heads to fight the disease that is progressively taking their lives. Hear from real people to find out how your support continues to make an impact for people confronted by ALS and contribute to the fight to do more.
History of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

In August 2014, three young men living with ALS inspired the world to dump buckets of ice water on their heads to fight the disease that is progressively taking their lives. Hear from real people to find out how your support continues to make an impact for people confronted by ALS and contribute to the fight to do more.
Measure YOUR impact this August!

Want to measure YOUR impact this August? Create your very own fundraising page to encourage friends and family to support the fight against ALS! Using our special platform – One Dollar Difference – you’ll be able to customize your own web page, set a fundraising goal, and keep track of the gifts you receive to benefit The ALS Association!
Measure YOUR impact this August!

Want to measure YOUR impact this August? Create your very own fundraising page to encourage friends and family to support the fight against ALS! Using our special platform – One Dollar Difference – you’ll be able to customize your own web page, set a fundraising goal, and keep track of the gifts you receive to benefit The ALS Association!
Every gift adds up
Each contribution to the fight against ALS – no matter how seemingly large or small – adds up. Please consider making a donation this August, and every August, until we have a cure. Then, tell your friends why the fight against ALS matters to you and encourage them to make a contribution, too!
Every gift adds up
Each contribution to the fight against ALS – no matter how seemingly large or small – adds up. Please consider making a donation this August, and every August, until we have a cure. Then, tell your friends why the fight against ALS matters to you and encourage them to make a contribution, too!
In your own words
“Every ___________ adds up.” How would you fill in the blank? Tell us about your ALS journey and your commitment to advance the fight against ALS. Share your “Every” and help increase ALS awareness this August!
“Every ___________ adds up.” How would you fill in the blank? Tell us about your ALS journey and your commitment to advance the fight against ALS. Share your “Every” and help increase ALS awareness this August!
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ALS Association Blog
Check out our blog to read the latest ALS news and how your support makes an impact!

Webinars
Participate in an upcoming research or care services webinar to learn the latest in ALS!