Pete Frates
Peter Frates | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 28, 1984 |
| Died | December 9, 2019 (aged 34) |
| Cause of death | Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
| Known for | ALS activism; Ice Bucket Challenge |
| Spouse | Julie Frates |
| Children | 1 (Lucy) |
Peter Frates (December 28, 1984 – December 9, 2019) was an American college baseball player for the Boston College Eagles and an activist for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He is credited with helping the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge gain national attention, which raised approximately $220 million for ALS research.