Community takes ice water overe the head to fight ALS

August 29, 2014 · 0 Comments

There was a lot of ice water flowing over the last week.
It was happening all over as a spreading challenge to raise awareness for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. ALS is a neurodegenerative disease that attacks by killing nerves cells and leaves the diagnosed unable to control or initiate voluntary bodily movements.
Dufferin-Caledon MP David Tilson was among those taking part, joined by long-time member of the local ALS society Lee Pettit.
The cause is a personal one for Tilson, as his father died of ALS
“Social media has created this unique way to bring awareness to ALS and I am sure we will continue to see similar initiatives,” he said. “ALS is a cause that has always been important to me on a personal level. I am pleased to be able to participate.”

A very wet Dufferin-Caledon MP David Tilson celebrated after taking part in the Ice Bucket Challenge outside his Orangeville Constituency office.

Caledon Fire Chief David Forfar (second from left) was among other local fire personnel taking part in the Ice Bucket Challenge. Seen here, also getting drenched, are Fire Prevention Officer Scott Gilbert, Fire Prevention Officer Dave Pelayo, Administration Assistant Debbie Martin, Public Education Officer Gillian Boyd, Administration Assistant Dawn Rowley, and Administration Assistant Cathy Richards.
Photo by Bill Rea

Municipal candidates in Ward 2 got their chance to get cold water dumped on them last Thursday at Armstrong Manor Farm. Allan Thompson, Yevgenia Casale, Johanna Downey and Gord McClure are seen here getting soaked.

These Ward 5 candidates gathered outside the Bolton Fire Hall Friday afternoon. Rob Mezzapelli, Annette Groves, Patti Foley and Gary Cascone didn’t seem to mind the attention too much.