Five years ago, @PeteFrates3, @PQuinnfortheWin and a handful of others literally changed the world when they launched the Ice Bucket Challenge.
They inspired a movement that swept the globe, raising more than $200 million dollars and reshaping the fight against ALS.
They inspired a movement that swept the globe, raising more than $200 million dollars and reshaping the fight against ALS.
Pre-Ice Bucket, hope was a four letter word that no patient or doctor in the ALS fight dared to use. You were diagnosed and told to go home to die.
Pete, Pat and you changed that. In five years we have gone from hopeless to hopeful.
Pete, Pat and you changed that. In five years we have gone from hopeless to hopeful.
We've discovered dozens of new genes, dozens of new potential treatments, and transitioned from "if we find a cure" to "when we find a cure."
Pete will not get to see that cure as his fight ended today. But when that day comes--and it will--it will be because of him.
Pete will not get to see that cure as his fight ended today. But when that day comes--and it will--it will be because of him.
Pete's legacy, however, is more than his fight. He was a father, son, brother, friend, an inspiration, athlete, and hero. He was a giant in whose shoes we all walk forever.
Today, my heart aches for Pete's family. No words can undo the pain or loss but I type nonetheless.
Today, my heart aches for Pete's family. No words can undo the pain or loss but I type nonetheless.
Tomorrow we pick up the torch that Pete carried and resume the fight. For today, we remember, we mourn, we cuss, kick and scream.
Fuck you ALS. We. will. end. you. For Pete and so many others.
Fuck you ALS. We. will. end. you. For Pete and so many others.
