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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.

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.

‘This Is About Family’: Nancy Frates On ALS And Moving Forward

Josh Metzner • November 13, 2015

Nancy Frates, whose son helped make the Ice Bucket Challenge go viral, spoke Thursday night.