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Progress Since The 2014 ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Ever wondered what the outcome was of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge in 2014 that swept the entire nation? A lot of money was raised from that challenge which is being used for research and research projects for curing ALS. Read the infographic below to find out more. Text description of infographic right below it. 1. $115 million donated through the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge during an 8 week period in 2014. “The Ice Bucket Challenge was a game changer. It showed us that when each of us contributes – even just one small act – it adds up and accelerates our pathway toward a treatment for ALS.” – Nancy Frates ‘Ice Bucket Mom’ 2. $77 million dedicated to research, advancing the search for treatments and a cure. 3. 15,000 patients per year helped with community-based services through their local ALS Association chapter. 4. 3 new genes discovered in the last two years, which will help us identify new therapies. “With support from The ALS Association, we have already identified a new gene that we hope will lead to promise therapeutics in the future.” – Bernard Muller, Co-founder, Project Mine 5. 150 + Active Research Projects funded by The ALS [...]
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