Rasheed has put what I’ve been feeling about the Ice Bucket Challenge into words.
Rasheed has put what I’ve been feeling about the Ice Bucket Challenge into words.
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Oh I agree with this so much. I’m not against raising money for devastating illnesses, however I am very against the tactics being used to do so. Why isn’t it enough to donate to charity because of the harsh realities of these illnesses? Half the people doing the ice bucket challenge on social media make no mention of ALS or even talk about it, which defeats the whole purpose. It’s all about the notoriety and jumping on the bandwagon. Frustrating! And I agree with the part about it not even closely reflecting the effects of ALS. They get wet, feel cold and uncomfortable for a few minutes, then move on with their lives.
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That is really true. I’m sure many people who do the challenge don’t bother to look up what ALS is. A real challenge would be living like someone who has ALS for a day or two.
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Definitely!
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