The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Sunday afternoon I was issued an ALS Ice Bucket Challenge from former colleague Art Link, now an assistant coach at Lafayette University.  I had seen clips of other coaches and athletes accepting the challenge, but didn't really know much about it.  All I knew was, I had 24 hours to accept the challenge and to post the video to youtube.  Well, mission accomplished.  Coaches Martinez and Plato took great joy in aiding in the process.  Check it out!

Before completing the challenge I decided to look into it a little.  It was started by a former Division 1 athlete who has been living with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) since 2012.  The idea was to help raise awareness and to help increase donations.  According to the challenge, if you don't complete it in 24 hours you are encouraged to make a donation to the ALS charity of their choice.  Though we've completed the challenge, the Pioneers will be making a donation once the season is complete.  Proceeds from gameday t-shirt and hat sales will go towards the donation.

As the final step of the challenge, I've passed it on!  Director of Athletics Greg Wallace, Assistant AD and head tennis coach Andy Hamilton, and senior student-athlete and team captain David Ternes now have 24 hours to complete the challenge.  Good luck!