Ice Bucket Challenge Raises $8.6 Million for ALS Association [VIDEOS]
Today the Ice Bucket Donations Surpass $10 Million to The ALS Association The idea is simple, people are pouring buckets of ice water over their heads to help raise awareness and spur donations for the ALS Association. ALS is a neurodegenerative disease also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Jimmy Fallon, center, taking the “Ice Bucket Challenge” with guests to his late-night show. 'Unprecedented financial support will enable us to think outside the box' The ALS Association received $8.6 million in donations Tuesday as proceeds from the ice bucket challenge continued to pour in at record rates. The association has begun posting daily tallies from the fundraiser on its website, stating on Wednesday that since July 29 it had raised $31.5 million. That’s an $8.6 million jump over the previous day’s tally, and more than 16 times the amount it had received over the same period last year. As the viral Ice Bucket Challenge continues to...