ALS hero Pat Quinn who raised $m with Ice Bucket Challenge dies at 37
The Irish-American man who co-founded the Ice Bucket Challenge in the fight against ALS has died after losing his battle with the disease.
Pat Quinn, 37, died on Sunday, according to the ALS Association, who said in a statement that Quinn had been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease in , just one month after his 30th birthday.
"Pat fought ALS with positivity and bravery and inspired all around him," the ALS Association said in a statement.
"Those of us who knew him are devastated but grateful for all he did to advance the fight against ALS.
"Our thoughts are with the Quinn family and all of his friends and supporters. Pat was loved by many of us within the ALS community and around the world."
(1/4) We are deeply saddened to share that Pat Quinn, co-founder of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge passed away at the age of Pat was diagnosed with ALS in and went on to help popularize the greatest social media campaign in history.
— The ALS Association (@alsassociation) November 22,
Quinn, whose father is from County Down, helped to raise more than $ million worldwide for research into Lou Gehrig's diseas
Ice bucket challenge co-founder Pat Quinn dies at 37 after seven-year battle with ALS
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Pat Quinn, a motivational speaker and co-founder of the ice bucket challenge, died Sunday at the age of 37 after a seven-year battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
The ice bucket video challenge became a viral sensation on social media in summer
Quinn remained committed to the fight against ALS, starting the Quinn for the Win foundation and giving talks at schools and events in Westchester, New York, and across the country.
Since the ice bucket challenge's inception, it has raised more than $ million worldwide.
Quinn's foundation donned the colors of one of his favorite sports teams, the North Carolina Tar Heels. He also loved the New York Yankees.
Quinn was diagnosed with ALS in
ALS, often called Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing loss of muscle control. There is no cure for the fatal disease.
Quinn grew up in Yonkers and attended Iona Prep. He graduated in from Iona College, where he played rugby. The s
Pat Quinn (–), Ice Bucket Challenge co-founder
Pat Quinn was an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) activist who co-founded the viral Ice Bucket Challenge fundraiser.
A warrior against ALS
Quinn was diagnosed with ALS – also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease – shortly after his 30th birthday in After his diagnosis, he pulled together a group of friends and supporters to help raise awareness and funds, dubbing them “Quinn for the Win.” In Quinn saw golfer Chris Kennedy originate the Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS, dumping a bucket of ice water over his dead. Kennedy did it to cheer a friend with ALS, without tying the challenge to a charitable donation. Quinn became one of the first to do the Ice Bucket Challenge and pledge a donation to support ALS research. His Quinn for the Win crew helped amplify it, as did fellow ALS sufferer Pete Frates and his supporters. The Ice Bucket Challenge went viral, with people all over the world taking part, including celebrities such as LeBron James, Oprah Winfrey, and President George W. Bush. The challenge ultimately raised more than $ million for ALS research in just six weeks.
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Co-founder of ALS Ice Bucket Challenge dies at 37
Patrick Quinn, a co-founder of the popular Ice Bucket Challenge, died at the age of
The ALS Association announced the news on social media Sunday.
Quinn was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) shortly after his 30th birthday, according to the association. Since his diagnosis, Quinn raised awareness for the disease, co-creating the widely popular Ice Bucket Challenge.
ALS posted the following message of Quinn following his passing:
"We are deeply sorry to share that Pat Quinn passed away today. Pat was co-founder of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and an inspiration to millions of people around the world.
Pat was diagnosed in March of , a month after his 30th birthday. Immediately after he was diagnosed, he decided he wanted to make a difference in the ALS community. Taking a cue from his friend, the late Pete Frates, Pat established his own team of supporters – Quinn for the Win – to raise awareness and funds for the fight against ALS.
Pat, who lived in Yonkers, NY, saw the Ice Bucket Challenge on the social media feed of the friends and family of the late Anthony Senerchia, of Pelham, NY, and knew it w
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