Sheriff's office, city police, state highway patrol complete the ALS ice bucket challenge.
CHILLICOTHE – Representatives from three area law enforcement departments completed the ALS ice bucket challenge Friday.
Sheriff George Lavender, city police Capt. Keith Washburn and Ohio Highway Patrol Chillicothe post's Lt. Virgil Conley were challenged to have buckets of ice dumped on their heads and donate to the ALS Association by Emily Schmidt, administrative assistant to the sheriff.
"It was cold," Lavender said. "That's one way to wake up."
The challenge method has sparked a viral phenomenon as people began to record themselves getting showered in freezing water and then challenging their friends to do the same.
As of Thursday, the association has received $41.8 million in donations compared to the $2.1 million donated this time last year. The association adds 739,275 new donors to its list, according to alsa.org.
Before completing the challenge, Lavender challenged City Commissioner Doug Corcoran, Ross County Fair Board President Brad Cosenza and County Prosecutor Matthew Schmidt. Washburn challenges Judge Toni Eddy, Lt. Mike Preston of the sheriff's office and Sgt. Jim Lott of the State Patrol. Conley challenges all of the State Patrol and Col. Paul Pride.
All who were challenged have 24 hours to respond and donate.