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Man who championed Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS has died

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Pete Frates, inspiration behind Ice Bucket Challenge, dies at 34

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A Life Story Foundation - Pete Frates

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Pete Frates, whose ALS battle inspired the 'Ice Bucket Challenge,' dies at 34

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Peter Frates, Inspiration Behind ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, Dies at 34

Pete Frates, a former Boston College baseball player whose battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis helped inspire the ALS ice bucket challenge that has raised more than $200 million worldwide, died Monday. He was 34. "Pete was an inspiration to so many people around the world who drew strength from his courage and resiliency," his family wrote in a statement, released by Boston College.