HomeMiguel Alonso
Virginia Eta - Virginia Tech
My Iron Phi Story
Welcome to Miguel's 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.
The event I have chosen is to run the 50th Annual Yuengling Shamrock Marathon held at Virginia Beach on March 20. This decision has not been a recent one as I have been training since October 2021 and have been consistently running since. The 26.2 miles will be a long hard effort but I won't be alone as I am running with another Iron Phi candidate Max Sasaki. We are both very excited and can't wait to raise money that supports a great cause.
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 1000. So I need your help. Please don't feel pressured to donate as your support is enough but if you are able all donations are greatly appreciated. You can make a donation on this page by clicking on the "Make a Gift" link below the thermometer. All proceeds will greatly benefit the LiveLikeLou Foundation that is striving toward ending 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,
Miguel Alonso
Internal Philanthropy Chair | Phi Delta Theta Virginia-ETA
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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.”
