Ice Bucket Challenge

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:media
viral internet challenge
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:ALS_Association
gptkbp:awareness increased public knowledge of ALS
gptkbp:criticizedFor slacktivism
water waste concerns
gptkbp:duration summer 2014
gptkbp:fundedBy over $115 million for ALS Association
gptkbp:hashtag #IceBucketChallenge
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ice Bucket Challenge
gptkbp:impact funded ALS gene discovery
gptkbp:inspiredBy other charity challenges
similar charity challenges
gptkbp:mediaCoverage extensive global media coverage
gptkbp:mediaType gptkb:DVD
gptkbp:method challenging others to participate
pouring a bucket of ice water over one's head
gptkbp:nominatedFor other participants
gptkbp:notableParticipant gptkb:Barack_Obama
gptkb:Bill_Gates
gptkb:Mark_Zuckerberg
gptkb:Oprah_Winfrey
gptkb:Justin_Bieber
gptkbp:organizer gptkb:Pat_Quinn
gptkb:Corey_Griffin
gptkb:Pete_Frates
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:platform gptkb:Facebook
gptkb:Twitter
gptkb:YouTube
gptkbp:praisedFor engaging celebrities and public
innovative fundraising
gptkbp:purpose raise awareness for ALS
raise funds for ALS research
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Lou_Gehrig's_disease
gptkb:ALS_(Amyotrophic_Lateral_Sclerosis)
gptkbp:requiredAction donate to ALS charity or complete challenge
gptkbp:resultedIn increased ALS awareness
significant fundraising for ALS
gptkbp:spreadTo global
gptkbp:startDate 2014
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Internet_memes
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5