So, you've probably heard of this Ice Bucket Challenge thing, by now. In case you haven't, click the link! It's the latest internet fad to sweep both Freeport and the rest of the nation, and it's kind of a good thing! I was challenged ("Nominated") by two people; my college friend, Dave Fuller, and FHS Graduate and former swim team member Darin Frank. Thanks, guys! To see who I nominate, either watch my video or read the rest of this article!
Basically, the challenge is to fill a bucket with ice and water, then somehow dump it on your head. You can have help; you can have others dump it on you; you can lay down in a bath tub; you can even lay underneath a flat-bed truck! The how-and-where is your call! The purpose of this self-flagellation is to raise awareness and/or money for charity; the "challenge" is to either douse yourself, or donate to your preferred cause to get out of it - a 21st century weregild, if you will. I'm poor for reasons I'll get into briefly, however, so here's my after-lifeguarding bath!
The most popular "brand" of Ice Bucket Challenge benefits the ALS Association, and they claim to have raised over $20,000,000 from donors like you! Twenty million bucks, friends. That's a lot! And it's true that ALS has taken a toll on Freeport. As I mentioned in my video, and I hope I have everyone's names and/or facts right, Freeporters Jack Lundergan, Michael Byrne, and Lou DiGiacomo all suffer from ALS! It is, indeed, a worthy cause for our community to contribute to.
However, the Ice Bucket Challenge existed before the world-at-large settled on making donations out to ALS. According to multiple sources, it's been used to raise money for cancer research and "general charity," which I presume includes charities focused on liver disease. My father, who you can see in the video, is awaiting a liver transplant. I miss a lot of work as a result, so I haven't got any money around to donate - hence the bath! But for those of you who can spare some change, I'd like to encourage you to come out.
As to my nominees: First of all, I nominated Andrew Hardwick, the former Mayor of Freeport. Second of all, I nominated Robert Kennedy, the current Mayor of Freeport. During the chaos of filming, I forgot who my third nominee was. I deftly nominated Rick Perry, Governor of Texas, who is infamous for forgetting "the third thing," however I remember who my nominee would have been, now. Thus, my unofficial fourth nominee is my former partner-in-crime here at The Weekly Freeporter, Jay C. Bass!
Enjoy, gentlemen!
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| Notice the label: It used to be a bucket of ice-melt! |
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