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My Iron Phi Story
Carl W. Brown's Personal Iron Phi Page
This year, I'll be attempting to become an Iron Phi - a distinction given to a small percentage of members within my Fraternity. The mission of Iron Phi is to strengthen the Phi Delta Theta International Fraternity and the impact it has on the fight against Lou Gehrig's disease through the fundraising and athletic efforts of its members. Lou Gehrig was a member of Phi Delta Theta, and our organization has taken an active role in finding a cure.
The net proceeds will support ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) research, education, screening and treatment. It will also help strengthen an organization (Phi Delta Theta) that has had a lasting impact on my life.
ALS is a disease that has unfortunately affected me and my family. Fourteen years ago I lost my great grandfather, John Garvin to ALS. This loss was devestating to my family. John, better known as Pop-pa was someone that everyone in Flatwoods, KY knew and loved being around. He had an ever-lasting impact on his grandchildren and great-grandchildren like no one else ever could. I was the fortunate great-grandchild that grew up with and really knew Pop-pa. He was one of those men who others strove to be like, kind, considerate, giving and most of all loved life to its fullest. Pop-pa died at the age of 76. He was a very healthy man who would walk 3-5 miles every day. This terrible disease struck him down quickly. He never felt anger or resentment towards this disease. He only looked upon it as another chapter in his life he would face courageously and faithfully. We will always miss his prescence and his beautiful blue-grass music he would play and sing for us.
I am fortunate enough to be healthy and strong to face the Marathon I will be running. My faith in and love for Pop-pa will help me to finish this race. Please help me in raising my goal of $1000.00 to be able to run in this Marathon. With your help we will be closer to a cure, and helping others not have to suffer the loss of their loved ones.
According to The ALS Association's web site, approximately 5,600 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with ALS each year. It is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Motor neurons reach from the brain to the spinal cord and from the spinal cord to the muscles throughout the body. The progressive degeneration of the motor neurons in ALS eventually leads to their death. That's why I'm becoming an Iron Phi. To do something bold about Lou Gehrig's disease.
I've set my personal goal at $1000. So I need your help. Would you please consider making a donation of any amount? You can make a donation on this page by clicking on the "Make a Gift" link below the thermometer. You can also send a check to Iron Phi to me at 2274 White Marsh Dr, Twinsburg, OH 44087 if you'd rather donate that way.
I hope that you'll share this incredible adventure with me - by supporting me in my fundraising efforts.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Sincerely,
Carl W. Brown
Bond # 725
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How Does My Donation Make a Difference?
Your donation towards an Iron Phi athlete equally supports two very important things: Supporting ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) through research and support of ALS families and leadership development for undergraduate members of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity.
At the end of each year calendar year, the LiveLikeLou Foundation grants dollars raised through Iron Phi to fund its initiatives that support ALS research, scholarships to support the higher education goals of ALS dependents, and summer camp experiences for children who have a parent or grandparent with ALS.
Dollars used for undergraduate leadership development have and continue to help Phi Delta Theta educate more of its undergraduate members as they work to “Become the Greatest Version of Themselves.”
