Feature Writing

    Most people know the recent trend on Instagram and Facebook known as the "ALS" ice bucket challenge. For the challenge you have to pour a bucket of ice water on you and tag three people to do the same. If you are tagged and you choose not to particapate you have to make a donation to the ALS foundation. ALS stands for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, which affects the nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Just from the challenge going viral in late July of 2014 the foundation has raised over 115 million dollars. I interviewed Serena Boulware, who said, she too praticapted in this challenge. Serena said she particapted in the challenge because it was a bet and her reward for getting ice water dumped on her was money. Serena didnt know what ALS meant when she was asked to do the challenge but said as the purpose for doing it grew more well known, she soon was glad she particapted in the challenge. Many people like Serena, particapted in the challenge just beacause it was trending, but there are some who went through it to raise awarness for the people suffering with this conditon, wheither it was a loved one, or for just the thought of helping someone. 

 

 

photo credits; time.com