ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

In memory of her husband, Sue Mingus participates in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge!

In 1977, Charles Mingus was diagnosed with ALS. On January 5, 1979, he passed away at age 56 in Mexico. He was cremated the next day. On the day of his death, 56 sperm whales beached themselves in Mexico and were removed by fire.

Note: Ice water tossed by Executive Chef James Kent of Danny Meyer's Nomad Restaurant