The Ice Bucket Challenge, has become a pop culture phenomenon. Celebrities, politicians, athletes, your momma, daddy, auntie, uncle, grandmother, grandfather and the neighbors next door are pouring ice water over their heads and nominating other participants who have 24 hours to do that or donate to the ALS Association in the U.S.
The origins of the idea of dumping cold water on one’s head to raise money for charity are unclear and have been attributed to multiple sources. The challenge went viral through social media.
On August 18, 2014, the ALS Association announced that it had received $15.6 million in donations compared to $1.8 million during the same time period (July 29 to August 18) in the prior year. At last count, they’ve raised a total of $41.8 million in donations from July 29 until August 21 and more than 739,000 new donors.
Here are a few notable celebrities that have taken the Ice Bucket Challenge.
1. Chris Brown
Chris Brown – R&B Star
2. Drake-ice-bucket challenge
Drake – Rapper getting splashed by Lil Wayne on stage in Pittsburgh
3. Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne – Rapper
4. Iggy-azalea-ice-bucket-challenge-
Iggy Azalea – Pop star
5. Lebron James
Lebron James – Cleveland Cavalier Power Forward (NBA)
6. Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington – Actress
7. Trey-Songz-ice-bucket-challenge
Trey Songz – R&B Star
8. Mark Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg – Facebook Founder-Billionaire
9. Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber
Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber – Pop Starts
10. Kevin Hart
Kevin Hart – Comedian
11. Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre – Music Mogul/Icon/Producer
12. Bill Gates
Bill Gates – Microsoft Founder/Billionaire
13. Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake – Pop Star
14. 50 Cent
50 Cent – Rapper
15. Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey – TV Mogul/Billionaire
16. Kermit The Frog
Kermit The Frog – Muppet
17. Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan – NBA Great
18. Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant – L.A. Lakers Shooting Guard
19. George Bush
George Bush – Former President of The United States
20. Tank
Tank – R&B singer
21. The-Game-als-ice-bucket-challenge
The Game – Rapper
22. Tyga-als-ice-bucket-challenge
Tyga – Rapper