ALS Ice Bucket Challenge 2015

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge 2015
There was nothing like the first season of Empire. ALS was a major issue and Lucious was very excited to find out that he was misdiagnosed.

It was great to have ALS mentioned on prime time television yet we must remember that people are battling the deadly disease in real life, not Hollywood.

Lucious Lyon Misdiagnosed ALS

The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, 2015’s top social media campaign, actually started in 2014.  The challenge involved people pouring cold water, many containing ice cubes over their heads and posting the videos to social media.

We learned that Lucious Lyon was diagnosed with ALS in the first season of Empire. ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.  The condition leads to a loss of muscle control and the cause is unknown.

Everyone from Oprah to Mark Zuckerberg took part in the ice bucket challenge to increase awareness for ALS.

Here’s some of our favorites:

Lady Gaga

#IceBucketChallenge #ALS #SharePainShowCompassion I nominate Adele, Michael Rapino, Vincent Herbert, and Arthur Fogel #RichPeople

A video posted by The Countess (@ladygaga) on Aug 18, 2014 at 5:25am PDT

You had to love Britney Spears’ reserved yell:

I accept the #ALSIceBucketChallenge @JamieLynnSpears & I nominate Adam Sandler! #BreakTheIce #SoCold #OMG

A video posted by Britney Spears (@britneyspears) on Aug 18, 2014 at 4:28pm PDT

LeBron’s man howl was simply unforgettable:

#ALSIceBucketChallenge I accepted the challenge from @brandonweems10 @easymoneysniper @djstephfloss @kevinhart4real. I nominate LeBron Jr, Bryce Maximums and @barackobama.

A video posted by LeBron James (@kingjames) on Aug 17, 2014 at 5:38am PDT

Lena Dunham’s screech was amazing:

They got me with that Ice Bucket Challenge

A video posted by Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) on Aug 17, 2014 at 6:50am PDT

You had to love Iggy Azalea’s epic shriek:

Challenge done @JLo I nominate @troubleman31 @charlixcx @ritaora !!!! #ALSiceBucketChallange

A video posted by Iggy Azalea (@thenewclassic) on Aug 17, 2014 at 6:16pm PDT

Vanessa Hudgens’ wail was perfect:

@laurajaynenew @ashleytisdale @itsashbenzo your turn boo boos #icebucketchallenge #ALSawareness

A video posted by Vanessa Hudgens (@vanessahudgens) on Aug 18, 2014 at 5:55pm PDT

Taylor Swift knew that there was power in numbers:

3!!!!

A video posted by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) on Aug 16, 2014 at 2:32pm PDT

Julia Louis Dreyfus’ squeal made me want to watch Seinfeld:

Done! #ALSIcebucketchallenge from @katiecouric & @barahseeton. I nominate @vp @paxfuller @oneloveablejew @mrmattwalsh

A video posted by Julia Louis-Dreyfus (@officialjld) on Aug 17, 2014 at 9:34pm PDT

Was Selena Gomez crying:

Accepted!!!! @ryanseacrest @taylorswift my whole team is donating! 💜

A video posted by Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) on Aug 16, 2014 at 4:27pm PDT