HomeJustin Van Beelen
Nova Scotia Alpha - Dalhousie University
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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.
My father and I are going to complete a trip from Saint John NB to Shediac NB by bike. This trip will be approximately 190 km and will take between 9 -11 hours. We intend to do this ride on Auguest 15th 2015.
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.
Last year, the fundraising goal was $1000 and with the help of many people, the total prior to the event was $1150! This year we are shooting to fill that thermometer which is set at $2000. Every dollar counts in this so 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.
We hope that you'll share this incredible adventure with us - by supporting us in our fundraising efforts.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Sincerely,
Justin Van Beelen & Kevin Van Beelen
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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.”
