Paul just said the ice bucket challenge seems like another part of his life he needs to manage, and he's right on the mark! The response to this attempt (and success!) at raising awareness and money for ALS support is overwhelmingly astoundingly fantastically wonderful!! At latest count, the ALS Association has received --get this--$70.2 MILLION as of today!! That's just through the ice bucket challenge...there's also the ongoing Walk(s) to Defeat ALS, which we are participating in on October 4th in Missoula (see earlier post). And that does not include donations to other ALS organizations such as ALSTDI.
Amazing. Awesome. Inspiring.
People just needed to know this disease exists, and then their hearts and wallets opened to PALS. Adding the element of a fun activity that one can do in one's front yard, and be as creative as one can be, has only made it that much better. A person can truly become involved directly and become part of a movement.
I am so glad Peter Frakes used this idea for ALS awareness, and I wish him all the best as he and his wife welcome their first child.
Hi Pam! I enjoy reading your blogs and your optimistic attitude. You are very strong and brave. There is a doctor that uses medical nutrition to help people with chronic health issues. He has helped me a lot with mine. If you are interested, then please send me an email at Megumi.Morford@gmail.com and I will send you a recorded webinar. I wish you all the best with everything!
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