HomeZachariah Meixner
Ohio Mu - Ashland University
My Iron Phi Story
Zach Meixner's Iron Phi Fundraising Page
Over the next couple months, I'll be partnering with Phi Delta Theta Fraternity in the fight against Lou Gehrig's disease through the fundraising and athletic efforts of the Iron Phi program. Lou Gehrig was a member of my fraternity, Phi Delta Theta, and our organization has taken an active role in finding a cure for ALS.
The net proceeds of my fundraising effort will support ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) research, education, screening and treatment. It will also help strengthen an organization that has had a lasting impact on my life.
On September 28th, I'll be taking part in the Akron Marathon Relay as a member of the CrossFit Intent relay team. I'll be running in honor of the Iron Phi program and have a goal of raising $1000 for ALS research prior to the race.
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. ALS eventually leads to their death and that's why I'm becoming an Iron Phi.
I need your help. Any donation amount helps and you can make a donation on this page by clicking on the "Make a Donation" link. I hope that you'll share this incredible adventure with me by supporting my fundraising efforts.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Sincerely,
Zach Meixner, Ohio Mu #595
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.”
