One of the founders of the worldwide charity flash mob Ice Bucket Challenge Patrick Queen died on Sunday, November 22, he was 37 years old. This is reported on his page on the social network Facebook . P >
Queen died of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), diagnosed in 2013. “It is with deep sadness that we must report that Patrick died early this morning. He was in many ways a genuine gift of fate for all of us. We will remember him for his inspiring ability and courage in his relentless fight against ALS,” says in the message.
Queen became one of the inspirers of the Ice Bucket Challenge charity flashmob aimed at fighting this serious disease of the nervous system in 2014. By its terms, participants must oblitsya a bucket of ice water, transfer the money to the ALS Association Fund and pass the baton to another three participants. The flash mob has gained viral popularity. Many world celebrities took part in it, including the founder of Microsoft Bill Gates , founder of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg , former US President George Bush , writer Stephen King , musicians , actors and many others.
In December last year from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis died another founder of Ice Bucket Challenge Peter Freits, 34 years old. Two years before this passed away another mastermind of the action 46-year-old Anthony Senerchia .