Pete Frates, Man Affected by ALS and Inspiration for Ice Bucket Challenge Dead at 34

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Pete Frates, the former college baseball star who helped inspire the viral Ice Bucket Challenge, has died.

Mr Frates had been fighting amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's disease, since being diagnosed in 2012 at 27.

He passed away peacefully on Monday at the age of 34, surrounded by his family, they said in a statement.

The Ice Bucket Challenge generated millions in donations and helped fund important research into the disease.

 

"Pete was an inspiration to so many people around the world who drew strength from his courage and resiliency," the Frates family said.

"A natural born leader and the ultimate teammate, Pete was a role model for all, especially young athletes, who looked up to him for his bravery and unwavering positive spirit in the face of adversity."

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-50726570

 

[Guest]

The one time slacker philanthropy actually accomplished something. Really incredible legacy the man leaves.

[Commissar SFLUFAN]

Of all diseases, ALS scares the living hell out of me the most.

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1 hour ago, SFLUFAN said:

Of all diseases, ALS scares the living hell out of me the most.

 

It truly is one of the most terrifying conditions. 

 

1 hour ago, sblfilms said:

The one time slacker philanthropy actually accomplished something. Really incredible legacy the man leaves.

 

Agreed. Crazy to think we went from Kony 2012 to something that actually worked.