Suffolk Construction's John Fish accepted the #ALSIceBucketChallenge

The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, the viral internet trend in honor of ALS patient and former Boston College baseball player Peter Frates, has been accepted by Suffolk Construction Founder and Chairman, John Fish, who accepted the challenge by pouring a bucket of ice water over his head and making a donation toward ALS.

Frates, 29, was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, about two years ago. The challenge is one of the many initiatives started by his friends and family to raise awareness about the disease.

Josh Fish, the Chair of the Boston College Board of Trustees, was nominated for the Ice Bucket Challenge by Suffolk Construction employee, Tyson Re. Once completed, Fish challenged his other trustees and his employees at Suffolk Construction and encouraged them to make a donation toward ALS. Fish is proud to be supporting Peter Frates, and all those who have been affected by the devastating disease.