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Ohio Lambda - Kent State University
My Iron Phi Story
Brian Peele Iron Phi Page (Ohio Lambda)
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)
Approximately 6,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with ALS each year, which averages to about 15 new cases each day. It is estimated that as many as 20,000 Americans have the disease at any given time and 350,000 to 500,000 people globally.
For my athletic event, I will be completing 102 push ups in one sitting, under 5 minutes. I decided on this number because Lou Gehrig's number of stolen bases was 102 during his entire career.
I have a long way to go to reach my goal, so I need your help. Let’s help find a cure! You can make a donation on this page by clicking on the "Make a Gift" link below the thermometer.
Thank you for your generosity!
Sincerely,
Brian
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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.”
