tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260476803866973540.post1987908651644564800..comments2023-08-04T08:51:14.061-07:00Comments on Be a Warrior Queen: The Ice Bucket Challenge and ALSRaewyn @ Be A Warrior Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12255832836540641253noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260476803866973540.post-91941274833958295172014-08-24T22:01:55.013-07:002014-08-24T22:01:55.013-07:00Yay!!!Yay!!!Raewyn Smithhttp://www.beawarriorqueen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260476803866973540.post-46127403740787608652014-08-22T09:51:23.876-07:002014-08-22T09:51:23.876-07:00I agree that it has touched the lives of many!! I agree that it has touched the lives of many!! Raewyn Smithhttp://www.beawarriorqueen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260476803866973540.post-33626313394374670032014-08-22T00:46:01.503-07:002014-08-22T00:46:01.503-07:00That is SO SO AWESOME!!!! I am so excited about th...That is SO SO AWESOME!!!! I am so excited about that donation! I'm glad I could make your day - but seriously, your heart is so filled with good. You have an awesome future ahead of you!Raewyn Smithhttp://www.beawarriorqueen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260476803866973540.post-46538976616801629982014-08-21T17:46:21.350-07:002014-08-21T17:46:21.350-07:00Aww thank you Raewyn! This comment seriously made ...Aww thank you Raewyn! This comment seriously made my day (: I'm really excited about it- we've raised over $350 so far on Facebook and Instagram combined.Himanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260476803866973540.post-16981537336868615172014-08-21T16:54:22.022-07:002014-08-21T16:54:22.022-07:00I think another reason it may be tough is because ...I think another reason it may be tough is because no ONE charity has been highlighted (which is both good or bad). Good because many organizations can get donations, but bad because it makes it easier for people to not donate. I think originally it was about awareness, but it is being lost in most videos. Raewyn Smithhttp://www.beawarriorqueen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260476803866973540.post-60831612588725017472014-08-21T16:53:23.800-07:002014-08-21T16:53:23.800-07:00I'm not trying to tear it down, I was giving m...I'm not trying to tear it down, I was giving my reasons for not pouring ice on my head and donating instead, while asking people to think deeper about their involvement. Sharing my opinion isn't tearing it down, it's just sharing my opinion. I agree that it is better in the long run that those 100 more people are knowledgeable and I felt inspired by the origin special I watched on SportsCenter. I have actually been brainstorming OTHER ways to keep raising awareness of diseases like this.Raewyn Smithhttp://www.beawarriorqueen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260476803866973540.post-91446334025605937992014-08-21T08:37:31.757-07:002014-08-21T08:37:31.757-07:00I think it's more about the awareness with thi...I think it's more about the awareness with this challenge. It's been all over the place and celebrities are taking part too, which despite their good intentions takes the attention away from the actual charity.Jemma Andrewhttp://www.celeryandcupcakes.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260476803866973540.post-29405775266923830692014-08-21T08:36:07.611-07:002014-08-21T08:36:07.611-07:00I guess that's the difference then because som...I guess that's the difference then because some people ARE truly talking about ALS and some people will remember in a few months and will continue to make a difference. If 100,000 people do the ice bucket challenge (and I'm just making up a number because I'm sure it's much, much more than that) and in year only 100 people remember and are still involved isn't that better than there being no challenge and 0 people remembering and being involved? Sure, everyone isn't doing it for the right reason, everyone won't remember, everyone won't donate and everyone won't care but SOME will and that should be the most important thing. Don't tear something down because everyone isn't doing it for the right reasons, instead try to be happy that some people are being affected and, even if it is only for a short time, some people are curious, some people are paying attention and some people are involved. It's all in perspective I guess.Ashley LaMarhttp://www.foreverashley.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260476803866973540.post-37804449436875280002014-08-20T22:28:55.830-07:002014-08-20T22:28:55.830-07:00It is!!! The people who tried are the people who d...It is!!! The people who tried are the people who don't actually know me, though so I didn't take offense.Raewyn Smithhttp://www.beawarriorqueen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260476803866973540.post-21923361166236405342014-08-20T22:26:44.251-07:002014-08-20T22:26:44.251-07:00Well, I don't think people are TRULY talking a...Well, I don't think people are TRULY talking about ALS. Personally, I think that in a few months if you mention ALS everyone will be saying "What is that? Oh the ice bucket thing." Some people will remember and continue to make a difference, but I think that the majority of people are doing it to look good and philanthropic instead of actually taking the time to care. As I mentioned I think that it is great that it is viral, but asking people to think deeper about the challenge.Raewyn Smithhttp://www.beawarriorqueen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260476803866973540.post-15809827301563800492014-08-20T22:25:01.473-07:002014-08-20T22:25:01.473-07:00SEE that is the way to do it, Hima!!! You have suc...SEE that is the way to do it, Hima!!! You have such a great heart <3Raewyn Smithhttp://www.beawarriorqueen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260476803866973540.post-41300591312057422402014-08-20T22:24:40.865-07:002014-08-20T22:24:40.865-07:00That is a wonderful idea!!!! I would much prefer p...That is a wonderful idea!!!! I would much prefer people to do that if they want to participate in the challenge :)Raewyn Smithhttp://www.beawarriorqueen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260476803866973540.post-34330664021327661142014-08-20T22:20:35.377-07:002014-08-20T22:20:35.377-07:00luckily i haven't had anyone make ME feel bad....luckily i haven't had anyone make ME feel bad.. but it is getting ridiculous.esther juleehttp://www.estherandjacob.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260476803866973540.post-79153898085115371622014-08-20T22:18:54.398-07:002014-08-20T22:18:54.398-07:00I do hope that as many causes develop social media...I do hope that as many causes develop social media marketing as possible!! Raewyn Smithhttp://www.beawarriorqueen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260476803866973540.post-78177547141566839702014-08-20T22:17:51.078-07:002014-08-20T22:17:51.078-07:00Exactly!! Not only that, but also when our drinkin...Exactly!! Not only that, but also when our drinking water gets dirtier and dirtier!! I am hoping this El Nino season brings us the water we desperately need. Raewyn Smithhttp://www.beawarriorqueen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260476803866973540.post-56433901396692635402014-08-20T22:16:35.782-07:002014-08-20T22:16:35.782-07:00Yes, I think the "guilt trip" part also ...Yes, I think the "guilt trip" part also makes me annoyed. I donate money to a cause every month - even if it is something small like volunteering my time at the food bank - but by choosing not to pour ice over my head, people have tried to make me feel guilty or like a wuss.Raewyn Smithhttp://www.beawarriorqueen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260476803866973540.post-25653706363607937892014-08-20T22:15:29.730-07:002014-08-20T22:15:29.730-07:00Thank you!!Thank you!!Raewyn Smithhttp://www.beawarriorqueen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260476803866973540.post-3293623006609473112014-08-20T22:15:12.222-07:002014-08-20T22:15:12.222-07:00I washed the dishes and took a shower today and fe...I washed the dishes and took a shower today and felt like I was wasting water =/ Raewyn Smithhttp://www.beawarriorqueen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260476803866973540.post-23889962938946137802014-08-20T22:14:40.453-07:002014-08-20T22:14:40.453-07:00Yeah =/ Unfortunately the focus is more on the ice...Yeah =/ Unfortunately the focus is more on the ice bucket and less on the causesRaewyn Smithhttp://www.beawarriorqueen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260476803866973540.post-10977895201254888052014-08-20T22:13:41.828-07:002014-08-20T22:13:41.828-07:00It really has! I saw someone doing it while I walk...It really has! I saw someone doing it while I walked my dog earlier today! Not once did I hear them talking about ALS or awareness, just how they are going to film the video, and who they are tagging =/Raewyn Smithhttp://www.beawarriorqueen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260476803866973540.post-51958522265048222672014-08-20T22:13:02.027-07:002014-08-20T22:13:02.027-07:00Thank you!! I definitely hope they are doing more ...Thank you!! I definitely hope they are doing more than making themselves freezeRaewyn Smithhttp://www.beawarriorqueen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260476803866973540.post-1475616286146074792014-08-20T22:11:53.387-07:002014-08-20T22:11:53.387-07:00It means more to me, as wellIt means more to me, as wellRaewyn Smithhttp://www.beawarriorqueen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260476803866973540.post-77879373510955025532014-08-20T19:16:41.302-07:002014-08-20T19:16:41.302-07:00Over $30 million have been raised in the last mont...Over $30 million have been raised in the last month, so I definitely think people are sending money in.Tiffany Khylahttp://www.endlessblissblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260476803866973540.post-82322764753595222242014-08-20T18:47:06.731-07:002014-08-20T18:47:06.731-07:00They wanted people to talk about ALS, raise awaren...They wanted people to talk about ALS, raise awareness and hopefully raise money. People are talking, awareness has been raised and they've raised more money than in previous years. Good things have come out of it and if people want to dump water over their heads to make people talk about something then what's the harm? Seriously.Ashley LaMarhttp://www.foreverashley.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260476803866973540.post-55213503326942206492014-08-20T18:30:20.751-07:002014-08-20T18:30:20.751-07:00I did the ice bucket challenge. My birthday is com...I did the ice bucket challenge. My birthday is coming up, and since I always donate to a charity of my choice for my birthday, I said that for each like/comment I got on the post, I'd donate a dollar to the foundation.Himanoreply@blogger.com