HomeGraham Carraway
Mississippi Beta - Mississippi State University
My Iron Phi Story
J. Graham Carraway
On August 5, 2012, 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.
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.
The net proceeds will support ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) research, education, screening and treatment.
I am from Brandon, MS and attend Mississippi State University where I am currently working towards a degree in Accounting. I will be living in Washington D.C. for the duration of the summer for an internship and chose to do my athletic event while I am here. The event I have chosen to participate in is the Culpeper International Triathlon, located about 60 miles southwest of Washington D.C. The race consists of a 1500 meter swim, 24 mile bike, and a 10k run. It will be a challenge, but one I am excited about facing.
I've set my personal goal at $2,000, but would love the exceed well beyond this. So I need your help. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated. 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 811 Westerly Drive, Brandon, MS 39042 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,
J. Graham Carraway
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Race day finally came and I finishd the Culpeper International Olympic Triathon this past Saturday. My final time was 03:05:47 which I am very proud of for this being my first triathlon. Thanks to all who made a contribution and a future apprecition for those who continue to make donations in the future and help me meet my $2,000 goal. This would not have been possible without you guys and I'm thankful for the family and friends that have made this experience one I will never forget.
J. Graham Carraway
by Graham Carraway on Tue, Aug 07, 2012 @ 10:33 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.”
