Stephen Sham, mayor of Alhambra, has a bucket of iced water poured over his head on August 21, as part of the "Ice Bucket Challenge." He expressed his hope that his actions can attract more attention to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and donation for research and cures for the rare disease. Sham also made a personal donation for ALS research. Photo: Mao Jianjun