HomeMax Sasaki
Virginia Eta - Virginia Tech
My Iron Phi Story
Welcome to My Personal 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.
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. However, recent research has discovered some genetic mutations that cause ALS making us closer than ever to curing the disease. That's why I'm becoming an Iron Phi. To do something bold about Lou Gehrig's disease.
On March 20th, I am running the 50th Annual Shamrock Marathon in Virginia Beach. I have been training endlessly for the past several months and will continue to do so each day leading up to the race. The 26.2 miles will be a "breathtaking" feat for me and knowing I have your support will help me profusely.
I've set my personal goal at $1000 to reach the Iron Phi designation. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated and I won't be able to do it without your help (donations by US residents are tax-deducitble)! You can make a donation on this page by clicking on the "Make a Gift" link below the thermometer. The net proceeds will support ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) research, education, screening and treatment.
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,
Max Sasaki
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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.”
