Today Heaven received our angel: Peter Frates. A husband to Julie, a father to Lucy, a son to John and Nancy, a brother to Andrew and Jennifer, Pete passed away surrounded by his loving family, peacefully at age 34, after a heroic battle with ALS. Pete was an inspiration to so many people around the […]
In August 2014, Pete Frates became a household name. The Ice Bucket Challenge swept social media as over 17 million people all over the world dumped freezing cold water on their heads in the name of research, fundraising, and awareness for the horrific disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Frates – the former BC baseball captain […]
Village to be Named in Honor of ALS Hero, Pete Frates ‘07 CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College will honor former BC baseball captain Pete Frates ’07, by naming Phase II of the Harrington Athletics Village as the Pete Frates Center, thanks to the generosity of the Yawkey Foundations and a growing community of donors. Frates, […]
The Boston College Varsity Club has recognized Peter Frates for his service by naming him the second recipient of the Varsity Club Medal. The award was presented by the William V. Campbell Athletic Director Martin Jarmond, alongside BCVC President Richard J. Schoenfeld, as well as Senior Associate Athletics Director Vaughn Williams and current baseball head coach Mike Gambino. Frates […]
