HomeDavid Miller
Ohio Epsilon - University of Akron
My Iron Phi Story
Will You Help DEFEAT ALS?
Dearest Family and Friends,
On April 26th, I took my first steps towards attempting to become an Iron Phi - a distinction given to a small percentage of members within my Fraternity by participating in the 1st Annual "Phi K" Race to Defeat ALS. Along with my wife, Erin, and my two kids, Jensen and Avery, the race was completed and the next step was to raise $1,000. 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 Phi Delta Theta, which as most of you know, has had a lasting impact on my life.
On April 29th, 2014, I officially became an Iron Phi because of all of your support and donations to this worthy cause.
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.
While my original goal of $1,000 has been reached, I will be raising my goal in hopes that I can continue to raise awareness around ALS.
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,
Dave Miller
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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.”
