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Chris Johnson Revives Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS Fight
2 Jul
Summary
- Chris Johnson, former NFL player, has ALS and is reviving the Ice Bucket Challenge.
- The 2014 challenge raised $135 million in the US and $220 million globally.
- Johnson was diagnosed with ALS last year and publicly shared his condition recently.
Chris Johnson, a celebrated former NFL player, has announced the revival of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, a campaign he is undertaking as he personally battles the progressive neurological disease. This initiative first captured global attention in 2014, uniting millions in a collective effort to raise awareness and funds for ALS research.
The original challenge proved immensely successful, generating substantial financial contributions. According to the ALS Therapy Development Institute, the campaign raised $135 million within the United States and an impressive $220 million on a global scale. Johnson, who was diagnosed with ALS last year, revealed his condition publicly earlier this week.
Motivated by a recent Ice Bucket Challenge completed in his honor by a former college athlete, Johnson took to Instagram to call for renewed participation. He expressed deep gratitude for the outpouring of support he has received since sharing his diagnosis. Johnson has specifically challenged fellow former NFL stars, encouraging them to take on the challenge and continue its legacy.
