Frates Family Kicks Off Ice Bucket Challenge Month
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge event Friday afternoon was hosted by Julie Frates in honor of her late husband, Pete Frates.
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ALS Association: Pete Frates 'Changed The Trajectory Of ALS Forever'
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Crowd Gets Drenched To Mark 5th Anniversary Of Ice Bucket Challenge
This summer marks five years since the Ice Bucket Challenge went viral and helped to raise millions of dollars worldwide in the fight against ALS.
Pete Frates To Be Portrayed In Casey Affleck-Produced Netflix Movie
Pete Frates, the man whose fight inspired the Ice Bucket Challenge, will be portrayed in a new movie.
Researchers Identify New Gene Connected To ALS
If you've ever wondered where all that money from the Ice Bucket Challenge went – here's part of the answer.
Mayor Walsh Proclaims Tuesday 'Pete Frates Day' In Boston
The man who inspired the ice bucket challenge that has raised millions for ALS research is being honored at Boston City Hall.
Beverly Police, Frates Family Host Ice Bucket Challenge
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'Ice Bucket Challenge' Week Bill Sent To Gov. Baker
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BC-BU Alumni Hockey Game Raises Money For Pete Frates, Travis Roy Charities
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Pete Frates Back Home After Being Released From Hospital
Pete Frates is back home after spending more than a week at the hospital.
Pete Frates Could Be Coming Home From Hospital Soon, Brother Says
Pete Frates' brother Andrew says the man who started the Ice Bucket Challenge is "doing awesome," and could be released from the hospital Tuesday.
Pete Frates' Medical Bills Could Soon Be Covered By New Initiative
The family of Pete Frates could no longer have to worry about his costly medical bills thanks to a new program.
Pete Frates 'Resting Comfortably' At MGH Amid False Report Of Death
The family of the man who inspired the Ice Bucket Challenge wants everyone to know that he is 'resting comfortably' at Massachusetts General Hospital--and that a Monday morning report that he had passed away is false.
Pete Frates To Be Honored In Baseball Hall Of Fame
Former Boston College baseball player and inspiration for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Pete Frates received a special honor at Fenway Park.
Frates Family Applauds FDA For Approving New ALS Drug
While it is not a cure, it could help put the brakes on this fatal illness.
'The Ice Bucket Challenge Wasn't Frivolous,' Pete Frates Tells New York Times
Pete Frates is defending the integrity of the Ice Bucket Challenge after a story in The New York Times seemed to trivialize it.
Pete Frates Backs Seth Moulton's Effort In Congress To Help ALS Patients
The Massachusetts man who inspired the Ice Bucket Challenge that has raised more than $200 million for ALS research is backing an effort in Congress to help others with the disease.
Lynn Man Hopes 'Pie Face Challenge' Raises Awareness For Gastroparesis
A young man from Lynn is hoping Tom Brady will push the Pie Face Challenge to the next level.
Smithsonian Museum Exhibit Pays Tribute To Ice Bucket Challenge
An exhibit currently on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History pays tribute to the viral fundraising campaign made famous by Beverly native Pete Frates.
Pete Frates Receives NCAA Inspiration Award At His Beverly Home
Due to the progression of his ALS, former Boston College baseball captain Pete Frates isn't able to make it to Nashville in January to accept the award--so the award came to him.
Pete Frates Receives Ron Burton Community Service Award
He's the king of the Ice Bucket Challenge to fight ALS. And today Pete Frates received an award that's dear to everyone at WBZ-TV.
Book About Pete Frates, Ice Bucket Challenge To Hit Shelves Next Year
The story of Pete Frates and how he inspired the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge will soon be the subject of a book.
Man Putting Unique Twist On ALS Ice Bucket Challenge In All 50 States
A Pennsylvania man is traveling to all 50 states and putting a unique twist on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
Frates Family 'Grateful' For Donations That Led To ALS Gene Discovery
The family of Ice Bucket Challenge inspiration Pete Frates said they are thrilled about the awareness and money raised by the viral marketing campaign.
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