Remember the 2014 ALS Ice Bucket Challenge that swept the nation? The challenge inspired more than 17 million people worldwide and raised more than $115 million for ALS a decade ago.
Southlake resident Ashley Burnett is currently raising awareness and funds for ALS research in honor of her dad, Todd, who is currently fighting this disease. She issued a challenge online and has already surpassed her goal of raising $4000 by more than $1,000. Hawaiian Falls Roanoke is hosting her 2024 ALS Ice Bucket Challenge at 10 a.m. Monday, July 15 ay their wavepool. One of Todd’s best friends is San Francisco 49ers Superbowl Champion tight end Brent Jones, who will also be there in support of Todd and those fighting ALS.
“One year ago my Dad was diagnosed with ALS,” said Ashley. “I wanted to do something to help raise money and awareness in the fight against this awful disease! July 15th is the official 10-year anniversary of the original Ice Bucket Challenge that raised over one hundred million dollars. I had an idea to gather a bunch of people and do a big Ice Bucket Challenge in honor of both my dad and the anniversary. Texas is so hot in July! So I came up with the idea to do an event at a water park. I am so grateful that Hawaiian Falls jumped on board to partner with me in throwing this awesome fundraiser! With a disease that is full of the unknown and often feels so hopeless, raising money through this event gives my family back a little bit of that hope. We would love to see you there, or you can still make a donation even if you can’t make it! Thanks so much for your support!”
Anyone can participate in the Ice Bucket Challenge before the waterpark opens to the public. Guests who donate $15 to the cause receive their own ice bucket as well as a FREE Hawaiian Falls ticket. The person with the highest donation will receive a complimentary cabana rental for the day and four Hawaiian Falls Season Passes. People can also donate at
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Hawaiian Falls Roanoke is located at 290 W Byron Nelson Blvd. in Roanoke, Texas.
The schedule for Monday, July 15, 2024 includes:
9:30 – Final Registration and families enter park
10 am – ALS Ice Bucket Challenge at the wavepool
10:30 am Park opens to public.
Hawaiian Falls Waterparks are located in Mansfield, Roanoke and Waco. More information about special events, operating hours, directions, tickets and season passes, are at hfalls.com.