Although it has been a few days since former Tennessee Titans and Arizona Cardinals running back Chris Johnson shocked many with his heartbreaking announcement that he is battling ALS, the outpouring of support can still be seen across the league. And with that support, Johnson has taken to social media to call for reviving the viral 2014 ALS Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness of this devastating disease.
For those unfamiliar with the challenge, the Ice Bucket Challenge was a popular activity over the summer of 2014, in which people posted a photo or video of themselves as a bucket of ice water was dumped on them, challenging others to follow suit. Incredibly, this event helped the ALS Therapy Development Institute raise over $220 million worldwide, with an incredible $135 million coming from the United States to help battle this progressive nervous system disease.
In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Johnson pointed to a video by former Utah men’s basketball player Hunter Mecum in which he completed the challenge to honor Johnson.
Former #Titans RB Chris Johnson is bringing back the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge after announcing his ALS diagnosis in an effort to help raise money for research.
“The support you’ve shown me over the last few days has meant more than I can put into words.” pic.twitter.com/9d2B64Nmy3
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) July 2, 2026
“The support you’ve shown me over the last few days has meant more than I can put into words,” Johnson said in his post. “Seeing this video reminded me of something powerful. Years ago, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge united millions of people around one cause and helped change the fight against this disease. Today, I’m asking you to help me do it again.”
True to the challenge, Johnson challenged Marshawn Lynch and former teammates LenDale White and Adam “Pacman” Jones to participate, and from there, the challenge is well underway, with fans and peers joining in to support Johnson and raise awareness of this tragic disease.
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