Baseball in America Tour - Ice Bucket Challenge

"I might have been given a bad break, but I've got an awful lot to live for." - Lou Gehrig

I remember the summer of 2014 when the Ice Bucket Challenge went viral. It was one of those rare moments when something that took off online actually ended up doing a lot of good. The challenge was simple—dump a bucket of ice water over your head and challenge others to do the same or donate to ALS research. It brought so much attention to ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, and it ended up raising over $115 million for the ALS Association. I loved seeing the ripple effect of people joining in, and it felt like a true example of the power of social media to make a positive difference. That money funded new research and treatment options, and it gave hope to so many who needed it.

Originally Posted on August 25, 2014

Mike and Me! Oredocker Nation

I am sitting in the press box at Dodd Stadium in Norwich, Connecticut, attending the Connecticut Tigers game as they take on the Lowell Spinners. I drove over from Williamsport, Pennsylvania today, about a six-hour drive. I had a great wee…