BEVERLY, Mass. -- The Massachusetts man who inspired the Ice Bucket Challenge that has raised millions of dollars for ALS research received a hand-delivered award from the NCAA on Tuesday.Pete Frates, the former Boston College baseball captain who touched off the viral-video craze, was given the NCAAs 2017 Inspiration Award at a ceremony in his living room.What youve been able to do to inspire so many people to support this cause is monumental and it is, in fact, inspirational, NCAA President Mark Emmert said at the event. We couldnt be more proud to come here and present you and your family with this award.Officials with the collegiate sports organization arranged the personal delivery after saying that Frates would be unable to accept the award at the NCAAs January awards celebration in Nashville, Tennessee, because his neurodegenerative disease was progressing.Frates was diagnosed with the disease in 2012. Its also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The ice bucket challenge raised more than $220 million when it took off worldwide on social media in 2014.In the videos, scores of people dumped buckets of ice water over their heads and then nominated others to do the same -- or else donate money to ALS research. Many did both. According to the ALS Association, the videos led to $115 million in donations in 2014 alone. The challenge has been revived every summer since.At the ceremony Tuesday, Democratic U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton noted that Frates contribution has gone beyond inspiration -- its had direct results.We made progress on ALS research that wouldnt have happened without the money that Pete has helped raise, Moulton said.Along with friends and family, others who gathered in Frates living room included a representative for Gov. Charlie Baker, who was traveling in Israel, the Boston College baseball team and Boston College athletics director Brad Bates.When the Chancellor of Germany dumps a bucket of ice water on her head, you know youve had a global impact, Bates said.Frates, wearing a maroon blazer, accepted the award in a wheelchair alongside his wife, Julie Frates, and 2-year-old daughter, Lucy.Pete doesnt ever, ever, ever get nervous for things like this and we were pretty nervous out there a few minutes ago -- so that should tell you how much this means to us and our family, Julie Frates said. So thank you. This one is for this guy. Brent Burns Jersey . The team said Saturday that Lopez was hurt during its 121-120 overtime loss at Philadelphia on Friday. The Nets said they would issue another update next week after consultation with their doctors. Aaron Dell Jersey . 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The Celtics closed out their first preseason under Stevens on Wednesday night with a 101-97 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, who rested a lot of their lineup including former Celtics Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce.After a battle of British Columbia, Jen and Dutch are off to Invermere, B.C., named the fourth winning community in this years Kraft Celebration Tour. As part of the Kraft Celebration Tour, Invermere receives $25,000 to put towards creating the Rotary Club of Invermere Splash Park. Invermere will also host a special edition of SPORTSCENTRE featuring anchors Darren Dutchyshen and Jennifer Hedger when they broadcast live from the British Columbia community on Monday, Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. ET on TSN. "The Rotary Club of Invermere and its local community is a best-in-class example of the difference communities can make when they work together," said Jack Hewitt, Vice-President, Marketing Insights and Services, Kraft Canada. "Were very pleased to recognize their passion and contribute to the splash and spray park." About Invermere, B.C.The town of Invermere is nestled in the Columbia Valley between the Canadian Rockies and Purcell range. Home to 3,500 people, Invermere is also the birthplace of NHL goalie Wade Dubielewicz. Some of the towns biggest attractions include its many golf courses and ski hills, which have hosted World Cup events. The surrounding area also boasts the famous Radium Hot Springs and Kootenay National Park. The $25,000 prize money from the Kraft Celebration Tour will go towards creating the Rotary Club of Invermere Splash Park on the shores of Lake Windermere. Invermere was named to the Krafft Celebration Tour after winning a national, head-to-head online vote over Pemberton, B.dddddddddddd.C. Invermere brought home the victory with 223,430 votes, while Pemberton amassed a total of 104,191 votes in support of its nomination. VotingCanadians can decide the other winning communities for the Kraft Celebration Tour over the next two weeks. One pair of communities is featured each weekday through July 19, and Canadians can visit KraftCelebrationTour.ca or Tourneedecelebrationkraft.ca to vote for their favourite communities (see below for match-ups and scheduled voting dates). Voting is unlimited and runs from 12 noon ET each day for a 24-hour period. During the voting period, SPORTSCENTRE on TSN and SPORTS 30 on RDS profile each match-up with a look at the duelling communities and their proposed community projects. Results of each vote will be announced the following weekday on SPORTSCENTRE and SPORTS 30. The other communities selected as finalists for the Kraft Celebration Tour, along with their match-ups and scheduled voting dates, are as follows:Friday, July 12 - Salisbury, N.B. vs. Fredericton, N.B.Monday, July 15 - Vulcan, Alta. vs. Raymond, Alta.Tuesday, July 16 - Saint-Étienne-de-Beauharnois, Que. vs. LAssomption, Que.Wednesday, July 17 - Rocanville, Sask. vs. Esterhazy, Sask.Thursday, July 18 - St. James Town (Toronto) vs. Wilmot, Ont.Friday, July 19 - Dryden, Ont. vs. Fort Frances, Ont. 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