Josh ALS ice bucket challenge

[@jfishxx]

It started really sweet and heart-felt, then the nips came to play and all was lost haha. But for serious, this was one of the best ALS "Ice Bucket Challenge" video; Josh made sure the meaning wasn't lost, and money was donated. Because just doing the challenge doesn't help much aside from spreading awareness, but the money donated has the potential to lead to breakthroughs. Loved this.

[@Nessainthebuilding]

My best friend's father died from ALS and I saw the whole thing from diagnose to being there when he died in the hospital. He's completely right, it's a fucking horrible disease and Josh, my thoughts are with you and your family regarding your mom. Side note: Hey Josh! Can you stop being awesome. That'd be great, thanks. :)

[@legitlyspelunking]

I am so glad he did this. Most people are forgetting what the Ice Bucket Challenge is really all about.

[@lyrisea1935]

So generous of you Josh! I hope some day they will find a cure for these diseases as well as all of the others in the world that don't yet have one! :)

[@rylee7797]

I totally agree with you :)

[@thecoolnessinme]

[@lzhiwei]

"You're a little shaky.."josh struggles to find a comeback"Y...y...Your mom's a little shaky!"

[@redraven24]

+Lyrekem And the girl's response back: "Wow, sass!"

[@thewinterizzy]

THANK YOU FOR FINALLY EXPLAINING THIS. For the past several days I just kept seeing this ice bucket challenge and something about ALS. I didn't get why the ice bucket thing was necessary. It's GREAT that this is raising awareness, but not so great that I couldn't even fully decipher what the point was because each 30 second video was "hi this is ___ I accept ___'s challenge and nominate ___, ___, and ___ you have 24 hours [splashed with a bucket of ice water]." No one was explaining past that. So! Again, thank you for this. And thank you for donating. : )

[@samanthastein5776]

I love that he donated to Lewy Body Dementia too. I know he said his mom is currently battling it. But I'm really touched he donated because over the past few months I've watched my uncle fight (and he's not gonna make it much longer. A year at best) with the same exact disease. Thank you so much Josh. I'm beyond appreciative.

[@meghanp4755]

This is the best ice bucket challenge I've seen...most people never actually donated and Josh raised $2600x2 which is amazing❤️

[@melanieproulx3058]

Josh that was hilarious and totally sweet!! You are right about how many people are affected by disease, someone in their family, a friend or even themselves. Because of you, if i get nominated by one of me friends, or possibly my dad, even if I don't get nominated, I'm gonna donate $20 to the ALS foundation. I REALLY wish I lived in Vancouver not only to have dumped water on you but I wish I could meet you.

[@kennie727]

I was waiting for Ian Mike and Matt to show up with a bucket filled with ice and no water.

[@angelemcanderson8828]

Aha same

[@Ace-pu3zr]

Mackenzie D ikr

[@itshannahannept2798]

he has got the looks and the personality, man i wish i can find a guy like him

[@subscriber8881]

Thank you for actually getting the point of ALS challenge. And thanks for donating to the Lewy Body Donation too! My grandfather passed away from Alzheimer's and Parkinson's just two weeks ago. I'm very glad you brought this to light. Thanks Josh!

[@jlambert951]

This is probably the best one I've seen. The ice bucket challenge is fun (I did it too,) but I do think the message is getting lost. ALS is a truly terrible disease that doesn't get the attention or research funding it needs.

[@an9IMELover]

Elodie Metz I agree, its something more people about

[@Victoria5696]

This is the reason why Marianas Trench is my absolute favourite band in the entire world. I love Josh so much, especially because of everything he has been through in his life. They are an inspiration to me, to never give up hope whenever I feel so sad and alone. Lots of love from a Toronto Trencher. 😃

[@LittleTragedyChild]

This is so important Josh. Everyone just turned this into a game but you actually still understand what this is all about and that makes me really happy

[@pinkgleetwilight]

Number 5 YEAHHHHHH IM SO HAPPY THEY SHOWED ME!!! Thank you Josh for doing this ❤

[@kyu-riechoi155]

I have no words to truly explain how I feel. Josh Ramsay is so incredibly sweet for doing this. Not that he inspires, but seriously kicks ass when asked to do something. A lot of people probably thought of donating before watching this, but I'm pretty sure afterwards everyone is certain of their decision and is more aware of where this money is going.

[@justycethibault5375]

I have to say this is the most heartfelt, important, genuine, caring, all around amazing ALS Ice bucket challenge video I have seen, ever. I think it's amazing how much you donated, how much you actually cared about the reasoning for the challenge, and the fact that you did it for more than one cause. It's quite selfless. Plus that was a lot of fucking ice water. You, Josh Ramsay, are a hero.

[@FlowerEmblem]

Funnily enough I was walking around Gastown yesterday and happened to run into your challenge. To be honest when I first heard of it yesterday I was disapproving of the ALS challenge or other challenges that were similar because of the same reasons you mentioned in your video (no makeup challenge was originally meant to raise "awareness" for cancer, for example). When I asked a nice lady in the red shirt in the back around 6:11 and heard that you were donating $100 for every person who dumped water on you (and now I know it's actually $200) I was extremely pleased with what you were doing and that you were actually doing something about ALS. Thank you, thank you, thank you so much.

[@CalynnAli]

Thank-you for actually recognising what this whole challenge is supposed to be about. I'm happy that someone with some sort of platform to impact others finally did this, instead of just posting a 7 second clip on instagram.

[@AddictedToOwls]

Josh you are amazing. My grandma had ALS and it was terrible. Thank you for making this about supporting a cause and not about entertainment purposes. You are the best and my heart goes out to you and your family

[@lizziemarks9045]

Not only do you create amazing music, but you are one of the most generous celebrities out there. I bet you are on of the only people who had the courage to do this. This really helps me get an idea for how important awareness and donations to help ALS victims really is. You are not only an inspiration to me, but to every person who has seen this video. You are amazing!

[@vgso0202]

I completely agree!

[@glittergiggles123]

My little cousin has ALS, and he's been refined to a wheel chair since he was 5. He's 8 now, but he'll only live up to be 18. 20 at most. It's hard to see him going through this, but he's a strong little guy, and he's my inspiration. I still have yet to do the ice bucket challenge, but when I do, it's going to be for him. I love you Wayne

[@4sweetmusic7]

this makes me so proud, he's actually always been a huge inspiration, but this is a whole other level of awesomeness for josh

[@ericacaron301]

I recently lost someone very close to me to ALS, and seeing this made my heart very happy, so thank you for not only your extremely generous donation, but also your important message

[@redraven24]

Thank you, Sarah Ramsay, on behalf of all the big sisters out there (myself included) who never got the chance to whoop our little bros as adults for all the Tom-foolery and stupid shenanigans they pulled our growing up years. THANK YOU! :D Also, thank you, Josh Ramsay, for educating people on this disease and on dementia. Dementia runs in my family as well and watching my grandmother go slowly was very hard. Thank you for bringing up the need to donate to the organizations in charge of finding ways to reverse these diseases. It is SO very important. Thank you for being brave enough to talk about this to such a wide audience.

[@ems3599]

Oh God I swear I almost cried here. He's such a adorable and good person he must be freezing in that moment haha, I really want to hug him right now I don't care that I'm really late with this video.

[@MaddieeMalicee]

What a guy. If everybody was this awesome the world would be a much better place.

[@darianhughes6347]

Josh I would just like to thank you so much this means a lot to me because on the 24 of july my grandpa passed away due to ASL and it took an awfully long time for my family to get answers on why he couldnt breathe and why he was becoming so weak he was the greatest man anyone could have known and I miss him so much and im so glad that there are people like you who do under that this is not just a "challenge" that it truly has a meaning behind it although not everyone can see that.. so once again thank you so much.

[@CiPp35]

This was the best ice bucket challenge video I've seen and I think most people should actually say who you're donating to and the cause before getting dumped with water rather than saying, "Thanks for the nomimation, donate! I now nominate these people. Great message/lesson Josh!

[@natalieverna]

This is the best ice bucket challenge I've seen, just for the fact that you actually did this for the real reason. I'm happy that someone finally understands that this is about so much more than just dumping ice water onto yourself. Josh, I'm sorry about your grandmother, and I hope your Mother stays strong and gets through it❤️ And I love the fact that you're donating money to not one but TWO organizations. You're the best Josh💕

[@indibindylou]

That was really well put, Josh. So awesome that you described the real cause of all these random buckets of ice. A generous donation too

[@GothMsFrizzle]

The perfect way to go about raising awareness for any charity. Thank you, Josh.

[@TrencherAnimations]

You are LITERALLY the most generous guy I've taken inspiration to. You do inspire me, Josh, and I know you don't like being called a role-model or an inspiration, but you are to many people. My dad used to be a personal nurse for a man named Sam a few years ago. Sam had developed ALS in his mid-30's, and gradually began to affect him over a slow period of time. My dad used to take me or my siblings to see Sam, and although Sam couldn't speak directly, he used his only remaining function- his eyes- to communicate. We always saw him on Halloween, going to visit his mother who lived with him. We went into his room and he greeted us by blinking three times for 'hello'. After a few more years, Sam got weaker, and eventually he couldn't even move his eyes or blink. Eventually, he passed away. At the age of 62-63. Can't remember what age, but it's one of them two. But it's extraordinary he lived almost 30 more years with the disease. Just goes to show how everyone who's healthy shouldn't take life for granted. Anything can happen to you at any point in your life. Be glad that you're a lucky person. Josh, my prayers go out to your mom. I really hope she will be okay. Stay strong, hon. We'll support you through thick and thin.

[@lunaorca129]

I've been at that EXACT same place in Vancouver before..

[@leahclark8332]

Very genuine, sweet message to how every little disease matters. Not everyone would actually say everything matters. Josh has such a pure heart with those... diamond cutters.

[@Claramata]

Ice bucket challenge, he did it right.

[@oliviametcalfe9272]

Josh youre such a sweetie. Youre the best man Ive ever come across. Love you bby

[@nicoletherrien2553]

He is an amazing human being

[@milo9771]

I wish every guy was as thoughtful as josh is❤️ this made my heart melt!!!

[@Roku-Shi12]

Wow Josh what a wonderful thing to do. Thank you for bringing this message across.

[@YogiBearified]

That's the right way to do it. Getting the message and point of this whole challenge phase through entirely. Josh, you're brilliant. Love to you and your family. Continue the chain with donations to good causes!

[@victoriadurey7476]

You sound like such a kind man. And I listen to your music everyday.

[@ErinLovesTheWorld]

This is great. I've been waiting for someone to do this! Everyone's just pouring water over their heads and no one actually knows what ALS is. Thanks Josh!!

[@HannahBanana3616]

Josh, I'm breathless. My great grandma died from LBD. You are a hero/ inspiration!!! Love you

[@user-cs8bg5wz2f]

This is by far the best one I have seen. A close family friend suffered from ALS, he died at the age of 27 and watching what his family had gone through during that time was horrible. The disease destroys all your nerves and which in turn you can't eat, you can't move, you can't speak, imagine living like that. As for other diseases, I work in a nursing home and I see everyday the effects of multiple diseases and it's hard even when it's not your family but when your the one providing their care and trying to help them continue their daily living as independently as they can, watching them steadily decline everyday and I wish everyone had the chance to see what I do. It's so important to help fund for research because it truly is an awful way for your life to come to an end or even just to live with it for the rest of your life...mind you it's also good to know majority of your proceeds do pay for research and not a the labs wages which is where most proceeds have been going unfortunately. I think this video was amazing and is just another reason why you guys are by far one of my favorite bands. I've been a fan since the beginning and I will continue to support you guys! seen yous 2 years ago in North Bay and you guys were pretty fucking awesome and full of energy! don't change.

[@fannydemers1898]

Thank you so much for doing this. My grandmother passed away from als in 2005 and my mother's cousin is suffering from it right now so I know how awful this disease is and to see people care like this is amazing :)

[@StillLight44]

You were the first one I watched to actually sit down and explain what Als was, props to you. I had no idea what it was as every else I've watched did something along the lines of "hey guys, I'm doing the als bucket challenge for awareness and i'm challenging x,y,z to do it too!" and then proceeding to dump ice+water on their heads. There were no explanations about what ALS was. Although, the bucket challenge kinda turned into a I dare you thing, it certainly is working out especially with the exposure done by celebrates or popular figures.

[@SteampunkPrincess]

Wow. I'm sure you don't need the accolades but I have the utmost respect for you Josh. Thank you for helping to raise awareness, and for actually putting your money into something that's important to you. I hope you didn't get sick after all of that!

[@stinkbug2030]

This is fantastic! Josh ramsay, what you did was amazing, not only did you do the challenge but you brought more awareness and information to it. Love it!!

[@taragomez2830]

Well said on everything! People forgot the real point of what it's about. Josh your a great person!❤️

[@emmak3337]

Thank you for shedding light on this extremely important topic and understanding what this whole movement is really about.

[@BeaBlueBadger]

I love Josh so much not just because he done this, but also because you can really tell, he really cares.

[@otakulaurie]

This video made me so happy that so much money got donated to great causes! Thank you Josh for doing this today!

[@superspicybeefburrito]

Omg now I love him more now he's so generous and just amazing I love him and wish to be his girl

[@fuzzyco123]

Absolutely wonderful, bringing it back to the point. Thank you Josh, best of luck to your mother, my prayers go out to her.

[@tammyburgess71]

I am so impressed by this incredible man. His talent is endless and he gets it! So glad that he made this video and shared. His thoughtfulness and generosity are incredible!

[@iloveyouchocolate101]

this was beautiful Josh! nice job spreading the real message of what this whole thing was supposed to be about!

[@treetopy]

See this is why I love you guys. You can be hilarious and funny and then you turn around and just lay down the truth. Respect man. All the respect in the world.

[@jessicaorilley6078]

Awe, tht was a total win soaked josh, who didn't wanna see tht ;) and he was the only celeb I seen bringing in the actual point of the challenge. Talking about the disease and donating 2600 to both of the charities heart warming. I so I wish I was there!

[@FenixDragon43]

THANK. YOU. I was noticing the same thing, I'm happy someone finally said it.

[@AmandaHoweify]

I lost my grandfather to the same disease that your mother is currently living with when I was about 12 years old. I wanted to thank you for finally explaining to what happened to him. And wish your mother all the luck in the world. Your a great person josh.

[@katywash7932]

Spoken like a true warrior!!! I totally agree with you, Josh. Keep up the good work!!!

[@ellegirlrocks]

I really love that you did this... The whole idea was to gain awareness and like you said that unfortunately got lost. Thank you for bringing it back to where it belongs.

[@krystaloneill789]

So happy you actually raised awareness about this!! Really happy with how you went about with this.

[@shelbypage1227]

How can he make you love him anymore? like really!! truly an amazing human being right here!

[@kitkat7371]

Thank you for addressing what the challenge is truly about. What you did was incredible and thank you for doing it.

[@OhMyZacEfron7]

so much respect for you. proud to be a fan

[@superspicybeefburrito]

josh i nominate you to keep being such a great guy and you just so kind to many people you dont know . but maybe your diamond cutters can cut me a ring i love you your amazing and my idol and maybe my future husband

[@rylee7797]

Thank You Josh, this really needed to be said and I think you did such an amazing thing in making this video, sharing your own personal story, raising awareness and money for these diseases

[@sabrinapederson6273]

Josh, you have a heart of pure gold!!! 💛💛💛

[@SamgirlSpeaks]

I think Josh has made up for all the sass recently ;p In all seriousness, this is dedication! Josh was just awesome about the whole thing! To all those who think the ice bucket challenge is a waste of time and makes no profit...shame on you.

[@leahkloostra1899]

Honestly Josh is amazing and so sweet like ah!! And he's so talented.

[@TheWittFactor]

That literally just made my day... You are so freaking sweet, I'm happy to know that they're people out in the world with such a big heart as well as a passion. Thank you for just being alive Josh.... and Thank you for keeping your strong heart in a cruel world...

[@supercute170]

Josh you are amazing! Thank you for doing this and pointing out that the whole point of this is to raise awareness for this horrific disease. My grandfather passed away from ALS in 2005, and I am so thankful there are wonderful and generous people like you willing to do whatever it takes, even if it's getting 25 buckets of ice water over their head, to help donate to this cause.

[@hildy8031]

BLESS YOUR FUCKING BEAUTIFUL SOUL JOSH RAMSAY!!!

[@9shadesofred645]

this is the reason I will always stick with you guys

[@bellbabyyoon710]

This. This is so important. Thank you Josh, really.

[@emoriotfreak13]

I love you josh but damn. If I were to take a shot every time you said um I'd be dead by the end if this video.

[@ThePonySquisher]

This is great! Not just cause it's funny but because you truly are an amazing person who knows what's up. I fell in love with the band for the music but love the people behind it!!

[@jasmineinman4183]

He is awesome!

[@vanillasunset18]

Thank you! This is so generous. Thank you for taking the time to explain it to everyone who doesn't know about the disease or what it affects. This is by far the best "ice bucket challenge".

[@abdramaqueen15]

Another reason these guys are some of my favourites. Good job Josh, and well said.

[@keyandrashance]

I cried while Josh was giving his speech...

[@celia2759]

Ily josh so much 💕

[@luna-rw3vq]

So proud of you josh! This is why i love you

[@xxxxdksksksdn]

You are such a generous and compassionate person. Great dude with a great personality. (: Thanks for capturing what this challenge is really about.

[@RatedMforMadi]

Incredible. Just...Incredible. Bravo, sir.

[@kmccorristonrocks]

youre such a wonderful person, i love you

[@MsAliceVamp]

You are such an amazing person Josh and I'm glad you feel so strongly about this. Thank you for doing this and such generous donations

[@candystand1089]

thank you for making this clear josh youre awesome

[@Bogbroth]

Josh, you're amazing.

[@renee5930]

I love these guys.

[@chelseahill937]

Josh, you're a sweetheart.

[@summerwabasse9981]

so much respect.

[@gabbypawlak367]

I respect you so much for this.

[@inscape89]

You have a great way of thinking, Josh. :) *THUMBS UP*

[@kaitlyns1800]

Thank you for this Josh. You are absolutely amazing.

[@akadiampls]

This made me so happy to see you got the point, and were so generous to embrace it. I'm glad to have such a great inspiration in my life :)

[@dariasjoyce]

josh is amazing and i love him so much and this is one of the many reasons why❤️