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Old 08-24-2014, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Tom Hannon View Post
Unfortunately, people do the ice bucket challenge as a fad, a joke, a way to have their 2 minutes of fame. This is a serious subject and instead I see so many videos being humorous, with very few of them sending a message of why they are doing it nor do they know anything about Pete Frates who is the name behind the cause.
I don't see a negative here at all. As B767 pointed out, it's the element of silliness that makes it popular.
Whether it's a fad or a joke, if it raises money for ALS, it's a wonderful initiative. I think Pete Frates would be pleased.
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