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Yesterday afternoon I was challenged by HMB guest author and Big Kid Small City blogger Jill Jarvis to participate in the popular ALS Ice Bucket Challenge!
And while no one particularly likes cold water being dumped on their head, the internet has been awash with eager participants ready to get doused for this incredible cause, and I was no exception.
As of today, the ALS Association has raised $88.5 million dollars worth of donations, a substantial increase from the previous year’s amount of $2.6 million. And just a week ago, the amount was $22.6 million! I was so excited to be apart of this internet sensation because this is so much more than a silly stunt, when we as people ban together against diseases like ALS there’s nothing we can’t conquer!
I hope other charities and organizations are able to also emulate and benefit from this ingenious donation campaign, and that it encourages others to donate and volunteer more of their time to important causes like this.
Have you or your children participated in the #icebucketchallenge? Some of our favorite Houston celebrities have already taken the challenge! I challenged Jackie, writer of the We Love Houston Blog, Shanna, BKSC, HMB and We Love Houston blogger, and Rachel the Scone Artist! #alsicebucketchallenge #strikeoutals
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