260,000 Canadians raise over $16 million through ALS Ice Bucket Challenge (Alberta Specific Release)

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ALS Society of Alberta

Thank you to Albertans for your generous support of the Ice Bucket Challenge.

OTTAWA, Nov. 19, 2014 /CNW/ - In addition to being part of the exciting national research program with ALS Canada and partnership with Brain Canada, donations will be used to provide direct supports for people and their families living with ALS in Alberta to "make each day the best possible day".

"The summer of 2014 will be remembered as the Ice Bucket Challenge Phenomenon that brought our families and the community together across the country. The Ice Bucket Challenge has given hope to all those who are presently battling this fatal disease." Says Karen Caughey, Executive Director of the ALS Society of Alberta. "Thank you to our clients, families and Albertans that supported the Challenge."

SOURCE: ALS Canada

For more information and to coordination an interview please contact: Karen Caughey, Executive Director at 403-228-3857 ext. 103(office), 403-921-4631(mobile) or by email [email protected]