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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

JANGBRiCKS & the Ice Bucket Challenge

"Ice Bucket Challenge."  It's "in" and "viral" right now, and I've gotten multiple "nominations."  I will not indulge any of them.  I support charities with my checkbook and have donated substantially to ones that I have personally sought out and taken the time to actually understand and invest in.  When I want to help someone or something, I do so, tangibly and directly, not because it's "in," and especially not because of peer pressure.

Folks who care about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease (or who are crazy about the "ice bucket challenge" but really don't really know anything about its intended purpose) should visit the ALS Association website for basic learning and to discover some of the options for aiding real care, research, and awareness efforts.

11 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 20, 2014 at 9:52 PM

    Thank you for well informed wright ups like this one JANG.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 21, 2014 at 2:19 AM

    I second your statement. Peer pressure is no reason to do anything.

    SH

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  3. Joseph OlsonAugust 21, 2014 at 5:00 AM

    Thanks Jang - I did go to the website and found the reason why they are actually encouraging these viral videos. They want people to do it but nobody should be forced to do something out of peer pressure. The ALSA website has links and hashtags they want people to use. It has brought great awareness to their cause.

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  4. UnknownAugust 21, 2014 at 5:15 AM

    I don't think you should ever Spode something because of peer pressure. Thank you for taking the time to write this & for sharing your thoughts.

    Thanks
    AFOL Man

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  5. ChrisAugust 21, 2014 at 5:26 AM

    Being genuine will always outlast the fads :)

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  6. Bill KuchmanAugust 21, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    I'm sure the ALS Association wants nothing to do with the $10.3 million it brought in in just 24 hours thanks to the Ice Bucket Challenge …

    http://www.thewrap.com/als-ice-bucket-challenge-raises-10-3-million-in-just-24-hours/

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  7. AnonymousAugust 21, 2014 at 1:20 PM

    No kidding, you should chose what you support, not have everyone else chose for you. Well said Jang.

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  8. UnknownAugust 21, 2014 at 1:38 PM

    A clever response

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  9. UnknownAugust 26, 2014 at 6:26 AM

    I disagree. He is simply saying that he would just rather donate outright to the organization than participate in an activity just because it is "cool". His tone remains neutral, but he hints that he may support it directly and encourages people to get a background on just what ALS really is

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  10. UnknownJanuary 31, 2015 at 8:18 PM

    People don't even know what they are doing. They just want to get in on the fad,and be all poular,cause hey i did they ice bucket challenge. How does it even help? :D.

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