Co-Founder Of 'Ice Bucket Challenge' Dies After ALS Battle
The ALS Association says a man credited as one of the co-founders of the viral "Ice Bucket Challenge" has died.
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The ALS Association says a man credited as one of the co-founders of the viral "Ice Bucket Challenge" has died.
Doctors across the country, including right here in Baltimore, credit the challenge for helping them make major advances.
As the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge surges on, one video has proven to be more heartwarming than chilling.
If you haven't been under an ice bucket lately, you've probably been under a rock. The Ice Bucket Challenge has social media on fire, raising millions for the ALS Association.
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The videos are all over the internet: people dumping buckets of ice water over their heads. It's all for a good cause. The ALS "Ice Bucket Challenge."
From social media to millions: the viral videos of people dumping ice cold water over their heads has translated into big money for non-profits.
It's called the Ice Bucket Challenge, and it's gone viral on social media. The social media phenomenon is fun to watch, but it's also has a serious side.
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Sunny, breezy end to Maryland's workweek
Pleasant weather to end the workweek in Maryland
The forecast looks great to end the week and start the weekend, but rain will move into the area on Sunday.
Temperatures will remain in the 70s until Friday. Temperatures return to seasonable cool with a chance for showers Sunday.
Chance of rain, warm temps on Ravens' game day
Sunny, breezy end to Maryland's workweek
Maryland AG condemns racists texts sent to Black residents
Salisbury University students, fraternity suspended for alleged hate crime attack
Baltimore towing process needs improvement in several areas, audit shows
Runners, walkers ready to take aim at Bay Bridge Run