The Heights

Frates Celebrated in Funeral Mass

Scott Baker • December 13, 2019

Family and friends of Pete Frates, BC ’07, in addition to other members of the BC community, gathered in St. Ignatius on Friday to celebrate Frates' life.

Four Years After Ice Bucket Challenge, Frates’ Mission Still Making Waves

Ben Thomas • August 7, 2018

After raising over $220 million dollars towards fighting ALS through the Ice Bucket Challenge alone, the Frates family has been joined by close friends that are determined to keep the mission going strong.

Fans Show Up, but Eagles Fall at Fenway in ALS Awareness Game

Ben Thomas • April 21, 2018

Florida State used four run fifth inning to retake the lead and never looked back, outing BC 12-7 in the seventh rendition of the ALS Awareness Game.

Craig, Mondou Lift Demon Deacons Over Eagles in Opener

Alec Greaney • May 6, 2016

Birdball couldn't handle the power hitting of Will Craig and the consistency of Nate Mondou in a loss to the Demon Deacons.

Frates’ Jersey Retirement Shows Best of BC Athletics

The Heights Editorial Board • May 4, 2016

"The retirement of Frates’ jersey is a worthwhile celebration of the good he has done while also raising more awareness for the cause he still fights for."

A Decade Later, Frates Remains the Heartbeat of Birdball

Alec Greaney • April 24, 2016

Despite the unbelievable success of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, Pete Frates and his family aren't done fighting for awareness and research for the disease.

Eagles Topple Georgia Tech In ALS Awareness Game

Michael Hoff • April 19, 2015

With Pete Frates in attendance, Birdball defeated the Yellow Jackets in the fourth annual ALS Awareness Game.

Pete Frates Named PRWeek Communicator Of The Year

Gus Merrell • March 23, 2015

Pete Frates was named Communicator of the Year by PRWeek for his success with starting and spreading the ALS Icebucket Challenge and raising awareness for the disease.