HomeJohn Cunningham
Indiana Gamma - Butler University
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Welcome to My Iron Phi Page!
Hello everyone! My name is John Cunningham, and I am a member of the Indiana Gamma chapter of Phi Delta Theta at Butler University. I am 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 fundraising and the 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 significant impact on my life. I never would have imagined getting the opportunity to support charity at this level in college, and I am committed to making any impact I can
Starting in September, my chapter will be competing against Purdue's Phi Delta Theta chapter to fundraise as much as we can for the Like Like Lou Foundation (in what is known as Iron Phi Rivalries). Anything you are able to donate is appreciated. If you cannot give anything, I would appreciate if you could spread the word about this wonderful cause!
Once I reach my goal of $1,000, I will run my bond number in miles (22.40 miles) in 24 hours!
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. I'm becoming an Iron Phi to do something meaningful for Lou Gehrig's disease research and cure efforts.
I need your help! Would you please consider making a donation of $5 (donations by US residents are tax-deductible)? You can make a donation on this page by clicking on the "Make a Gift" link below the thermometer. You can also send a check made out to Iron Phi to me at 705 W Hampton Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46208 if you'd rather donate that way.
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,
John Cunningham
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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.”
