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Chris Johnson seeks Ice Bucket Challenge revival amid ALS diagnosis

Former NFL star Chris Johnson is calling for a revival of the viral Ice Bucket Challenge following his ALS diagnosis.

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The brief

Chris Johnson is seeking to restart the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness for ALS. This effort follows his recent announcement regarding his own diagnosis with the disease.

Coverage from ESPN, the Los Angeles Times, and Yahoo Sports emphasizes that NFL stars are already participating in support of Johnson. People.com reports that Johnson has asked famous friends to join the movement, which originally went viral in 2014.

Future developments depend on the scale of the revival as Johnson continues his fight against ALS, according to reporting from 10TV and USA Today.

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Quick answers

Why is Chris Johnson reviving the Ice Bucket Challenge?

He is seeking a revival of the challenge following his own ALS diagnosis.

Who is supporting the effort?

According to Yahoo Sports, NFL stars are reviving the challenge in support of Johnson.

When did the Ice Bucket Challenge first go viral?

The challenge originally went viral in 2014.

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