Chris Johnson’s ALS fight could spark Ice Bucket Challenge 2.0
Five-time Pro Bowler Chris Johnson is using his NFL legacy to reignite the Ice Bucket Challenge after his ALS diagnosis, aiming to reignite the 2014 viral campaign’s impact on research funding.
Former NFL star Chris Johnson is rallying for a revival of the Ice Bucket Challenge to spotlight ALS after his own diagnosis of the progressive nervous system disease. Johnson, a five-time Pro Bowler and former Tennessee Titans running back, revealed his ALS diagnosis in a public statement on August 12, 2024. The 34-year-old, who rushed for 8,098 yards and 50 touchdowns in his eight-season career, is now using his platform to push for greater awareness and research funding amid his personal battle.
