The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has been quite amusing recently and while I'm glad it is doing a remarkable job to elevate ALS awareness, I'm not so sure many really understand how debilitating and devastating ALS really is. My 13 year old daughter and numerous friends have all taken the challenge as have numerous adult friends. Again, the awareness is great and contributions are increasing, though it's left me wondering how many are just avoiding the contribution, why not make it trend to get doused and contribute even if it's just a dollar or two? I know someone who's in the latter stages of ALS and this video really exemplifies the cold cruel realities of ALS.
http://www.als.net/