Pete Frates
Pete Frates | |
|---|---|
| Born | John Peter Frates III December 28, 1984 Beverly, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | December 9, 2019 (aged 34) Beverly, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
| Alma mater | Boston College (BA) |
| Occupation | Baseball player |
| Known for | ALS activism; Ice Bucket Challenge |
| Spouse |
Julie Kowalik (m. 2013) |
| Children | 1 (Lucy) |
| Website | petefrates |
John Peter Frates III (December 28, 1984 – December 9, 2019) bka Pete Frates was an American college baseball player for the Boston College Eagles and an activist for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) awareness. He is credited with helping the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge gain national attention, which raised approximately $220 million for ALS research.