Pat Quinn was an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) activist who co-founded the viral Ice Bucket Challenge fundraiser.Quinn was diagnosed with ALS – also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease – shortly after his 30th birthday in 2013.
After his diagnosis, he pulled together a group of friends and supporters to help raise awareness and funds, dubbing them “Quinn for the Win.” In 2014.
Quinn saw golfer Chris Kennedy originate the Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS, dumping a bucket of ice water over his dead. Kennedy did it to cheer a friend with ALS, without tying the challenge to a charitable donation.
Quinn became one of the first to do the Ice Bucket Challenge and pledge a donation to support ALS research. His Quinn for the Win crew helped amplify it,.
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