The people I know are doing both. The first to raise awareness and the second to help fund the research
Most people do both. But there are so many other worthy causes to you can be a part of. Always good to donate to a charitable cause each year. But yes, this is awesome for ALS!
The ALS Association states that as of August 17, they’ve raised more than $13.3 million nationally, and that the surge in donations is from the “Ice Bucket Challenge” that has swept social media. The surge in donations comes after the “Ice Bucket Challenge” took social media by storm. Once a person is nominated by a friend, people must dump a bucket of ice water over their heads and donate $10 within 24 hours, or donate $100 to the fight against ALS. Last year, barely 10% of that came in.
What I find interesting is why people needed to be PROMPTED by some challenge to donate, advocate or give back? If it was not for this "ice bucket challenge" 99% of the people who donated would not blink an eye to do something. Its great people are donating, but its also sad that people need to be prompted or asked to give back.
You should donate to worthwhile and trusted causes every year. Between PATT, Diabetes, Autism and others (we donate every year), it does make you feel good, especially if you are connected to them in one way or another.