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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.
Live like Lou was founded in "The Pittsburgh Foundation", which is about 4 miles from the Phi delt house. Every year about 5k people are effected by the disease, and 4 miles to meters is a little under 6k. So to recognize the people impacted by ALS I want to run above and beyond the number of people affected by the disease. I plan on running to the Pittsburgh Foundation from the Phi Delta Theta house and back twice, nearly 16 miles total (Over half a marathon).
I want to do my part to make a difference in the fight against ALS, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. To do this I'm aiming to raise $1,000 which is apparently tax deductable! Please help in any way you can!
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,
Michael Leon Sun
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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.”
