Ice bucket challenge

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<p>Over $9.5 million dollars has been raised for ALS research as of last Friday.
My favorite golden retriever like actor, Chris Pratt has made one of the funniest videos yet.</p>

<p><a href=“Chris Pratt's Ice Bucket Challenge Video May Be the Best Yet | TIME”>Chris Pratt's Ice Bucket Challenge Video May Be the Best Yet | TIME;

<p>I also like how slowly Eddie Vedders friend poured the icy water over him, & how he asked his young daughters for a suggestion of who to challenge next.
<a href=“West Seattle Blog… | West Seattle scene: Eddie Vedder’s Ice Bucket Challenge video”>http://westseattleblog.com/2014/08/west-seattle-scene-eddie-vedders-ice-bucket-challenge-video/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>However, as a surfer, its been mentioned that Eddie is used to getting blasted with cold water, so perhaps he should take a page from Steve Gleasons playbook & be naked.
<a href=“Steve Gleason takes the ALS ice bucket challenge, challenges Drew Brees | For The Win”>http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/08/steve-gleason-ice-bucket-challenge&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>It’s raised $13.3 million as of Sunday. </p>

<p>I have mixed feelings about this challenge, though. </p>

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<p>I think it’s great…we will be doing ours tonight. I think that ways to fund these lower funded diseases is terrific. I was waiting for my challenge and it came last night!</p>

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<p>Niquii77, could you explain what you don’t like about this challenge? It is raising both awareness and a lot of money for both research and care of ALS families. Many of the videos that I have seen have mentioned a specific person who has been affected; it is very personal to them. I am sure there are many who are taking the challenge just for the attention but even they are raising awareness. And, it all ties in with Major League Baseball honoring the memory of Lou Gehrig’s farewell speech.</p>

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<p>Other cause need a little love, too. </p>

<p><a href=“Ideas For Charities That Missed Out On The 'Ice Bucket Challenge'”>http://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/2014/08/18/ideas-for-charities-that-missed-out-on-the-ice-bucket-challenge/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>I’ve actually seen people do this challenge, yet donate to other non-profit organizations.</p>

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<p>I’m just a little conflicted about this, though I can’t argue with the results, so I suppose the end justifies the means. No question that it’s for a very worthy cause, and it’s one to which I’ve contributed myself, apart from the headlines. I am thrilled that ALS has raised this money, though. It’s a horrible disease. </p>

<p>However, I am generally opposed to the charity version of a chain letter, namely shaming people by naming names and coercing them to give to a specific charity, not to mention dictating amounts. Everyone has their own budgets and causes that are close to their hearts. </p>

<p>I suppose I would have made a lousy fundraiser.</p>

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<p>Well it technically is either do the ice bucket challenge or donate $100.
So if you can’t spare $100, dump a bucket of ice over your head!
You could even cop out, like I have seen someone do, and dump a bucket of ice, that seemed to be fresh, no water.</p>

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<p>Niquill, no one is stopping you from donating to any cause you find worthwhile. </p>

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<p>I think it is great.
I have known more people who have died from ALS than have died from cancer.
( those that had a cancer diagnosis, were in their 80’s, those with ALS were in their 30’s or 40’s)
Plus, what a fun distraction from other news stories.</p>

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<p>Wait, so my kids told me we were supposed to dump the bucket of ice over their heads AND donate the $100. Then somehow they were nominated more than once. </p>

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<p>If they were nominated more than once, they should,let the second folks know! And they are under no obligation to do it again.</p>

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<p>Its actually one or the other.
You are a really good sport if you do both.

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<p>So where did the $100 come in or is that just what someone told my kids?</p>

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<p>I didn’t like this at first, but I’ve warmed up to it (no pun intended). </p>

<p>ALS isn’t one of those “sexy” diseases like breast cancer or childhood cancers that get lots of attention and donations. This is a way to raise awareness to something many people have never heard of. Almost everyone I know who has done it has donated to ALS or some other charity of choice. </p>

<p>The fact is, it’s worked! And good for people. I was tagged but due to some health issues, I didn’t want to do it. Donated to both ALS and our local shelter. </p>

<p>To me, this is NOT your average slactivism. Dumping ice over your head makes a heck of a lot more of an impact on your conscious than clicking “share” </p>

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<p>^^ I think it must be like that game “telephone.” You start out with “dump the water OR pay the money,” and before you know it, you’re doing both…</p>

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<p>From what I’ve seen, if you’re “nominated”, your two options are either a) donate a “lot” (usually $100) or b) ice bucket + donate a “little” (usually $10-$20)</p>

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<p>I expect $100 is commonly suggested just because it is a nice round number.</p>

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<p>I don’t think it matters what amount you donate - nobody will know. I’m just glad people ARE donating. It’s a fantastic campaign and whoever thought of it deserves a medal.</p>

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<p>I imagine the prominent people who get doused are also donating large amounts.</p>