Pat Quinn, one of the co-founders of the viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, has died Sunday at the age of 37. The Ice Bucket Challenge went viral in 2014 with more than 17 million people participating by pouring ice water over their heads to raise awareness for ALS, commonly known as ‘Lou Gehrig’s disease.’
“Pat fought ALS with positivity and bravery and inspired all around him. Those of us who knew him are devastated but grateful for all he did to advance the fight against ALS,” the ALS Foundation said in a news release. Quinn, who lived in Yonkers, New York, was 30 when he was diagnosed with ALS in March 2013.
The ALS Association said that following his diagnosis, he established a group of supporters, “Quinn for the Win,” to raise awareness and funds for the fight against ALS. The “Quinn for the Win” group posted on its Facebook page Sunday that Pat Quinn “was a blessing to us all in so many ways. We will always remember him for his inspiration and courage in his tireless fight against ALS.”
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