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Old 08-24-2014, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by slipcovers View Post
On a very sad note, Corey Griffin,27, co-founder of ice bucket challenge, and friend of Pete, died just hours after the fundraiser on Nantucket, August 14th. He dived off a building, rose to the surface , but had died.
It is very sad indeed to see such a vibrant young man die in a diving accident.
To date, I believe the Ice Bucket Challenge has raised almost $23 million for ALS.
Well done Corey, rest in peace.
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