MD Franchise Owner’s ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
MD Franchise Owner’s ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Thursday, August 21, we participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
That day, we were pleased to see that this incredible movement had raised $41.8 million.
Today, just four days later, The ALS Association reports having received $79.7 million in donations this year.
Let’s keep it going!
After being tagged by Securis founder and president Jeremy Farber in the ALS #icebucketchallenge last week, franchise owner Jorge Neyra, participated at his Laurel, MD facility.
Who did Jorge tag? Watch to find out!
The Central Maryland data destruction and electronics recycling location services Prince George County, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis, Charles County, Waldorf, St. Mary’s County, Ft. Meade, Bowie, and more.
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