Vanderbilt women's basketball participates in ALS Ice Bucket Challenge for Chris Johnson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 8:44 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
On July 15, Vanderbilt women's basketball team, including players Mikayla Blakes and Aubrey Galvan, took part in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge at FirstBank Stadium. This event raised awareness in honor of Chris Johnson, a former Tennessee Titans player who announced his ALS diagnosis in June. The team shared their participation on social media and nominated Shawn Johnson East and Vanderbilt football to complete the challenge next. The Ice Bucket Challenge, which gained popularity in 2014, involves dumping ice water over participants to support ALS awareness.
- •Vanderbilt women's basketball participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge on July 15.
- •Mikayla Blakes and Aubrey Galvan were notable participants in the event.
- •The challenge was done in honor of former Titans player Chris Johnson.
- •Johnson announced his ALS diagnosis in June 2026.
- •The Commodores' video also included a nomination for Vanderbilt football.
- 8:44 PMYahoo Sports — Vanderbilt women's basketball does ALS Ice Bucket Challenge in honor of Chris Johnson
"Vanderbilt women's basketball and Mikayla Blakes did the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge in honor of former Titans great Chris Johnson.
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