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Video: Australian newsreader shuts down the idea of doing an ‘ice bucket challenge’

Published 15:34 23 Aug 2014 BST

Updated 13:44 12 Nov 2014 GMT

Tony Cuddihy
Video: Australian newsreader shuts down the idea of doing an ‘ice bucket challenge’

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While we applaud anyone who takes on the challenge for ALS/Motor Neuron Disease, broadcaster Lincoln Humphries makes some good points.

While he does acknowledge the good that the ice bucket challenge has done throughout the world, Humphries - an anchor for Queensland station WIN News - feels that cancer charities, fresh water campaigns, the Red Cross, the Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul are being left behind. This is compelling stuff, even if - like us - you're happy to see the ice bucket challenges go on for as long as possible. http://youtu.be/la86Dr4Nzpw
Video: Australian newsreader shuts down the idea of doing an ‘ice bucket challenge’