In 2014, people all over the world joined in on the ALS ice bucket challenge. It raised $115 million in donations, according to the ALS Association.
That's how the ALS Association describes the progression of a neurological disease called ALS, which 31,000 people in the United States are living with.
"It's a big day," Balas said."It's a really big victory for this community." "People lose the ability to move their muscles," Balas said."So that might be you can't walk. Then eventually, maybe you can't use your arms, you can't use your fingers, you can't speak, you can't swallow. Eventually, you can't breathe on your own, and then you pass away."
"This might buy some people some time," Weston said."So that if you extend your life by five months or six months, or maybe a year, maybe another drug will come along that might be a more effective treatment."
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