ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
For more than a decade, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has inspired millions of people to raise awareness for ALS and support organizations working to improve the lives of people affected by the disease. Whether you're participating in the Ice Bucket Challenge for the first time or continuing the tradition, it's a meaningful way to honor someone living with ALS, remember a loved one, and encourage others to support the fight against ALS.
When you take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and include the Les Turner ALS Foundation in your post, you're helping fund comprehensive care, support services, clinical trials, and groundbreaking ALS research. Every challenge, every donation, and every shared video helps move us closer to a world free of this disease.
What you need
Grab a bucket
Fill a bucket with ice water and get ready to take the challenge.
Record your video
Aim for about 30–45 seconds and film vertically for social media (Reels, Facebook, YouTube Shorts).
Share your "why"
Tell people who you're honoring or why this matters to you before taking the challenge.
Challenge others
Nominate a few friends or family members to keep the challenge going. Include a donation link or create a Facebook fundraiser so others can join your impact.
How we can help
Make Your Challenge Count: Use our donation page to support people living with ALS and fund research toward better treatments and a cure.
Tag Us: Tag the Les Turner ALS Foundation in your Ice Bucket Challenge video, and we will share it on our social media channels.
Fundraise Your Way: If you're planning a team event, reach out to us at events@lesturnerals.org and we'll help set up a custom fundraising page for you.
Some of our favorite ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Videos
How the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Began
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge grew from a small network of family members, friends, and ALS advocates into a worldwide movement during the summer of 2014. As millions of people shared videos, nominated others, and donated, the challenge brought unprecedented attention and support to the fight against ALS.
2014 — The First Challenge
Chris Kennedy, a professional golfer, challenged his cousin Jeanette Senerchia in honor of her husband, Anthony Senerchia, who was living with ALS. Jeanette accepted the challenge and nominated others, helping the movement gain its initial momentum.
The Movement Spreads
The challenge quickly reached Pat Quinn and Pete Frates, two young men living with ALS. Together with their families, friends, and supporters, they helped bring the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge to millions of people around the world.
A Global Phenomenon
What began as a simple social media challenge soon became a worldwide movement. Millions of people—including families, schools, athletes, celebrities, and community groups—participated, raising unprecedented awareness and support for ALS organizations.
Today
More than a decade later, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge continues to inspire people around the world. Recent efforts to revive the challenge—including former NFL player Chris Johnson's call to participate after sharing his ALS diagnosis—are introducing the movement to a new generation while continuing to raise awareness and support for ALS organizations like the Les Turner ALS Foundation.
