HomeStephen Pooler
Texas Beta - University of Texas, Austin
My Iron Phi Story
Welcome to My 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.
I will be running in the MetroPCS Dallas White Rock Marathon taking place in December 2010. This 26.2-mile certified course begins and ends in Victory Park at the American Airlines Center near downtown Dallas and runs to and around scenic White Rock Lake.
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 $1,000. So I need your help. 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:
809 Meadow Creek Dr.
Allen, Texas, 75002
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,
Stephen
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Update!
Wow guys, so it's definitely been a while since I informed you guys of what all is going on, and that's because there has just been so much! This semester is really turning out to be a tough one. Between my grades, Phi Delt, and Texas football, I have had my hands full for sure. But no need to despair, I have still been able to squeeze in some good ole running from time to time.
Now before I forget, a little bit of Texas Beta news I'm proud to say is our 2010 Pledge class placed 3rd overall in the Delta Gamma AnchorSplash competition on Friday Oct. 15. The guys did awesome and from the sounds of it, I believe we have a couple of them competing in the 5-man relay during the Dallas White Rock Marathon so I'm excited. Other than that I don't have much for you.
Again, thank everyone so much for the donations, I really can't believe I only have about a month left and the marathon is here. I can't wait to show you guys the pictures of me crossing the finish line!
Stephen
by Stephen Pooler on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 @ 12:16 PM
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Iron Phi 5K
Hey everyone,
So for those of you that didn't know, I was the voting representative for Phi Delta Theta-Texas Beta this past weekend at my fraternity's 78th Biennial Convention in Orlando, Florida. While I was there, I participated in the Iron Phi 5K. More then 50 brothers, wives, daughters, kids, and friends joined us for the event.
Overall, I finished in 3rd place with a time of 19:10, which is actually faster then my personal goal that I set at 20min.
As for now I feel great with the way things are going. I'm more then halfway there and I'm really excited to try to get the rest of Texas Beta involved. I've been following a pretty strict running schedule, as well as diet, and weight lifting program, so by the time December runs around I feel I'll be in tip top shape to really compete.
Until then, "Fame is a vapor, popularity is an accident and money takes wings. The only thing that endures is character."
by Stephen Pooler on Fri, Jul 02, 2010 @ 9:35 AM
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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.”
