(CNN) Pat Quinn, one of the co-founders of the viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, died Sunday at the age of 37, according to a statement from the ALS Foundation. The Ice Bucket Challenge went viral in 2014 with more than 17 million people participating by pouring ice water over their heads to raise awareness for ALS, commonly known as 'Lou Gehrig's disease.' The ALS Association said that following his diagnosis, he established a group of supporters, "Quinn for the Win," to raise awareness and funds for the fight against ALS. The Ice Bucket Challenge was a multimillion-dollar movement to help find a cure for ALS. The ALS Association reported that it and its 38 chapters received $4 million in donations in just two weeks after the challenge appeared on social media.

Source: CNN November 23, 2020 03:11 UTC