Ice Bucket Challenge.

A good cause and a great organization, but I heard that the St. Louis diocese is discouraging people from participating in the ice bucket challenge because they feel the ALS organization is "morally derelict". i.e. embryonic stem cell research.
. Originally Posted by Smoking Monkey

LOL
yeah, I that logic is "sound"

Let's not forget the true purpose of all this. In addition to doing the ice bucket challenge, you must also make a contribution to ALS research. Last I saw, this had raised over $41 million for this great cause!!!! Originally Posted by stimulatethemind

I like this because ALS isnt preventable
According to the Centers for Disease Control, far more people die each year from heart disease (596,577 in 2011),
cancer (576,691)
or Alzheimer’s (84,974) than
ALS (perhaps 5,600).

http://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/HeartDisease-Stroke/

200,000

At least 200,000 deaths from heart disease and stroke each year are preventable.*
6 in 10

More than half of preventable heart disease and stroke deaths happen to people under age 65.




2x

Blacks are nearly twice as likely as whites to die from preventable heart disease and stroke

Thanks for the info babe

I like this because ALS isnt preventable
According to the Centers for Disease Control, far more people die each year from heart disease (596,577 in 2011),
cancer (576,691)
or Alzheimer’s (84,974) than
ALS (perhaps 5,600).

http://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/HeartDisease-Stroke/

200,000

At least 200,000 deaths from heart disease and stroke each year are preventable.*
6 in 10

More than half of preventable heart disease and stroke deaths happen to people under age 65.




2x

Blacks are nearly twice as likely as whites to die from preventable heart disease and stroke Originally Posted by bigcockpussylicker

Thanks for the info babe Originally Posted by SexyKaylen

it's still interesting about what we raise money for vs what kills us

raise tons of money for
1 breast cancer
2 prostate cancer
3 heart disease
(are these preventable? likely http://eccie.net/showthread.php?t=1053797&highlight=
4 ALS


what kills us
1 heart diease
2 COPD
3 diabetes
4 breast cancer
YES Prventable
I'd rather be dead than suffer though,,,,( not yet)



http://www.iflscience.com/

http://imgur.com/hyU8ohq

I'm down for it !

Well I challenged few people but no one has done it. Oh well no fun

Well I challenged few people but no one has done it. Oh well no fun Originally Posted by SexyKaylen

Over 73% of all donations raised are going to fundraising, overhead, executive salaries, and external donations. Less than 27% is actually used for the purpose we donated for.
http://www.politicalears.com/blog/ic...ampaign=buffer

http://www.alsa.org/donate/

I am moved by the generous donations being made to the ALS organization. I am also not oblivious to the fact that people on this site, FB, and YouTube are participating in it more for 'show' than anything else.

I seen some people do the challenge here the other night then yell out, "Yea, that's how we do it in the dub!" So, I asked had they made their donations... And they didn't even know the purpose of the challenge or who the donations went to.

http://www.alsa.org/donate/

I am moved by the generous donations being made to the ALS organization. I am also not oblivious to the fact that people on this site, FB, and YouTube are participating in it more for 'show' than anything else.
. Originally Posted by Gemma34

read my post above, eh?
give $1 to the ALS foundation,about a quarter of that goes to research
Give to a different charity.

ICE BUCKET FRAUD: ALS FOUNDATION ADMITS THAT 73% OF DONATIONS ARE NOT USED FOR ALS RESEARCH

The ALS Foundation is a terrible organization to send your money.

If you decide to take the Ice Bucket Challenge, may I humbly suggest that you select a well-researched charity (on your own, no endorsements here) and send it to them.

http://www.politicalears.com/blog/ic...ampaign=buffer

Over 73% of all donations raised are going to fundraising, overhead, executive salaries, and external donations. Less than 27% is actually used for the purpose we donated for.

According to the ECFA, a charitable watchdog, 27% of donations actually making it to the cause they are donated to is unacceptable

Jane H. Gilbert., the President & CEO took home $297,288 or 6.6x the average USA salary
http://www.charitynavigator.org/inde...6#.VAGv_2NRNkE

Lol! We have been reading a few of the same articles I see.... And, I agree, there are far better organizations to give to. Nice links! Very interesting and informative.

Lol! We have been reading a few of the same articles I see.... And, I agree, there are far better organizations to give to. Nice links! Very interesting and informative. Originally Posted by Gemma34

The ALS Association spent 79% of our annual budget on programs and services last year, which includes JUST 28% on research, (or about a quarter of every dollar they raise)
that's low, other charities spend more of what they raise then just 28%

the ALS ass. does good work?, BUT there are charities that do BETTER work, with less money going to non-research areas.

Compare Doctors without borders
http://www.charitynavigator.org/inde...8#.VAJT5WNRNkE

to
ICE BUCKET/aLS foundation
http://www.charitynavigator.org/inde...6#.VAJUC2NRNkG

facts are facts, don't throw 10% of your money away

I have a question. George Brett, the HoF third baseman for the Royals, used to do a lot of ALS fund raising thru his foundation. Did Brett do the ice bucket challenge? Just wondering, no other reason...

I have a question. George Brett, the HoF third baseman for the Royals, used to do a lot of ALS fund raising thru his foundation. Did Brett do the ice bucket challenge? Just wondering, no other reason... Originally Posted by pyramider

why does it matter?

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Well I challenged few people but no one has done it. Oh well no fun Originally Posted by SexyKaylen

It made my day when Kaylen posted her video, and did not say, "I nominate Holly". Whew! LOL You are a great sport though for doing that and posting it! I will be glad to make a donation in your name sweetie.

Oh thank you honey. I made a donation as well.

It made my day when Kaylen posted her video, and did not say, "I nominate Holly". Whew! LOL You are a great sport though for doing that and posting it! I will be glad to make a donation in your name sweetie. Originally Posted by Holly Love