Peter Frates, former Boston College University baseball player and ALS research advocate died on Monday at the age of 34.
Frates, who helped develop the popular “Ice Bucket Challenge” a few years ago, which encouraged people to dump a bucket of ice water in their heads in coordination with a donation to ALS research, was a leading force in ALS research.
Pete Frates, the man who inspired the viral #IceBucketChallenge that raised millions of dollars for ALS research, has died at age 34, his family says in a statement released by Boston College. https://t.co/xsv8n2RzZx
— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 9, 2019
Frates’s challenged helped bring in more than $200 million.
From the article above:
“Brian Frederick, vice president of communications for the ALS Association, told NBC News on Monday that more than 17 million people participated in the challenge and resulted in 2.5 million donors to ALS causes.
Frates’ alma mater, Boston College, offered condolences to his family in a statement Monday.
“He accepted his illness and devoted the remaining years of his life to raising awareness of ALS and helping to raise money for a cure,” the school said. “He is a role model for all BC students and a beloved figure on our campus.”
Frates is survived by his wife, Julie, and their young daughter Lucy. His family has asked that people consider donating to the Peter Frates Family Foundation in his memory.”
