Quinn, co-founder of the Ice Bucket Challenge, died at the age of 37

Quinn, co-founder of ice bucket challenge, died

according to Reuters on the 23rd, Patrick Quinn, one of the sponsors of the" ice bucket challenge ", died on the 22nd local time at the age of 37.

it is reported that Quinn's supporters announced Quinn's death on Facebook. His supporters said on Facebook:" this morning, we must share Patrick's death, which is very sad. " "We will always remember his inspiration and courage in the unremitting struggle against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, commonly known as frostbite)."

Quinn's fight against frostbite has promoted the "ice bucket challenge" fund-raising activities

According to the report, Quinn was born and raised in Yonkers, New York. His Facebook page shows that he is the co sponsor of the "ice bucket challenge", which raised more than $220 million for medical research on frostbite

According to his Facebook page, Quinn was diagnosed with frostbite on March 8th, 2013

In the summer of 2014, the "ice bucket challenge" spread wildly on social media. At that time, people around the world released videos and photos of pouring ice buckets on their heads, asked others to do the same, and called for donations for the study of frostbite. Many celebrities in the United States, such as Bill Gates, Tim Cook, Mark Zuckerberg and others, responded positively. In just two weeks, ALS association has received more than $10million in donations

According to the Centers for Disease Control and prevention, about 12000 to 15000 Americans may have frostbite. It is estimated that 5% to 10% of cases of frostbite are considered hereditary, but the reason is not clear, and there is no cure