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Pete Frates, the man behind the ALS ice-bucket challenge, has died

Pete Frates's family reports Frates died today from ALS. He was 34.

Remarkably, Pete never complained about his illness. Instead, he saw it as an opportunity to give hope to other patients and their families. In his lifetime, he was determined to change the trajectory of a disease that had no treatment or cure. As a result, through his determination - along with his faithful supporters, Team Frate Train - he championed the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. In August of 2014, the historic movement pioneered social media fundraising and garnered donations globally that resulted in better access to ALS care, genetic discoveries, treatments and, someday, a cure. He was a beacon of hope for all.


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condolences to his family and friends. he was an inspirational guy. I lost a family member to ALS, and to see so many people gain awareness and to donate to the cause because of him was amazing.

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RIP to one of the Greatest Eagles.

'til the echos ring again.

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he helped raise over 200 MILLION DOLLARS? for ALS. if there's ever a cure, its because of him.

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A great man and a great family. Saint Peter welcomes his new outfielder to his all star team.

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Because the hot water in my shower isn't working quite right.

Mama LaTulippe's mother lived the last quarter century of her life with ALS. She had a great sense of humor until the day she died, which was 8 1/2 months before the Sox won the 2004 World Series. Having been born in 1920, she never saw them win it all.

(Expletive) ALS. I wouldn't even wish that on the guy above who was packing a BB gun while stealing packages off of porches.

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Fought bravely for seven years and raised over $100 million to find a cure for ALS. Rest easy, Pete.

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Great courage, RIP Pete.

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