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Ice Bucket Challenge founder doesn’t let pneumonia get him down

Pete Frates has inspired millions through his courage battling ALS.

A founder of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, Frates continued to show his resilience Tuesday while in the hospital with pneumonia.

The former Boston College baseball player tweeted that his “hair is on point’’ despite the setback with the hashtag “#pneumoniahairdontcare.’’

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And, more importantly, Frates says he’s feeling better.

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