BEIJING, Nov. 30 Xinhua According to foreign media reports, had triggered the global wave of "ice bucket challenge" sponsor Anthony Senatha on the 25th of this month died at the age of 46. He ended his 14-year battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
An obituary for Anthony Senerchia reportedly said: "He tirelessly hopes to arouse the world's attention to freeze-thaw disease and is directly responsible for driving the world-renowned Ice Bucket Challenge." Time magazine called him "energetic and brave to try Everything in life. "
Anthony and his wife and daughter. (Gradually frost disease Association official website)
It is reported that Anthony was diagnosed in 2003 gradually cold disease. His wife, Jenna, said: "This is a very difficult disease and I am saddened by my loss of my mobility and my body is deteriorating. But he is a life fighter who is the light of our lives and makes our lives better."
Ice bucket challenge set off a wave of 125 million U.S. dollars in 2014 within two months, most of which are used as research funding for asymptomatic diseases. Anthony plays an important role in launching ice bucket challenges.