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B.C.FAN wrote:This gimmick has run its course. I hope I never see another version.

B.C.FAN wrote:This gimmick has run its course. I hope I never see another version.

My initial thoughts on the ice challenge is that it is for a very good charitable cause, however there are some significant cardiovascular risk that people are taking on when they do this," said Dr. Daniel Jurewitz, Santa Barbara cardiologist.

"There are medical studies that have looked at this that had peoples head emerged in cold water and there does seem to be a very significant reaction when the head is submerged. It causes the heart rate to suddenly decrease. It can throw the heart out of rhythm and in some very drastic cases can cause cardiac arrest," said Jurewitz.

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Don't mix drink and ice water: charity

Last updated 18:10 11/07/2014

"The death of a Kaitaia man has prompted the Cancer Society to warn anyone taking part in the ice-water challenge to steer clear of alcohol.


"STEER CLEAR OF ALCOHOL"

A report of the death of the 40-year-old father was reposted on the Cancer Society Auckland's Facebook page this week.

"People actually don't know the consequences of this ice challenge," the posting said.

The society later warned anyone taking on the challenge, which involved being doused in freezing water as a dare and then making a donation to charity, to be safe and responsible.

"We would say that if you are thinking about doing this, steer clear of alcohol and don't take any crazy risks."

In a media release the society said: "Cancer Society cares about your health and wellbeing and so does not support the consumption of alcohol as part of this challenge."

Willis Tepania reportedly died some hours after having a bucket of ice poured over his head last weekend in the fundraising challenge, which has become a social media craze. "

The_Pauser wrote:You can be sick of it all you want, but the bottom line is it's for the greater good. The ALS foundation has raised $7.6M over the past 2 weeks as opposed to $1.4M over the same time period last year. The Ice Bucket Challenge is doing its job to raise awareness for ALS. Like any fad, the dumping ice on ones head will die out, but hopefully through this we have raised awareness for this debilitating disease, and hopefully the funds raised will help the fight for a cure.

notahomer wrote:

The_Pauser wrote:You can be sick of it all you want, but the bottom line is it's for the greater good. The ALS foundation has raised $7.6M over the past 2 weeks as opposed to $1.4M over the same time period last year. The Ice Bucket Challenge is doing its job to raise awareness for ALS. Like any fad, the dumping ice on ones head will die out, but hopefully through this we have raised awareness for this debilitating disease, and hopefully the funds raised will help the fight for a cure.

Amazing numbers, do hope that a cure is found. Really though all charities are fighting harder and therefore copying each other, IMO, to get attention/support/donations. This particular one is burning bright right now, hope they get support this time next year too......

Lions4ever wrote:h. Thus, you’re wrong if you think the Ice Bucket Challenge is a bunch of mularkey. It’s working, to raise awareness and research money.

The_Pauser wrote:You can be sick of it all you want, but the bottom line is it's for the greater good. The ALS foundation has raised $7.6M over the past 2 weeks as opposed to $1.4M over the same time period last year. The Ice Bucket Challenge is doing its job to raise awareness for ALS. Like any fad, the dumping ice on ones head will die out, but hopefully through this we have raised awareness for this debilitating disease, and hopefully the funds raised will help the fight for a cure.