HomeJonathan Zavaleta
Nebraska Gamma - Creighton University
My Iron Phi Story
My Iron Phi Journey!
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 all donations will support ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) research, education, screening and treatment!
To become an Iron Phi, a member must raise $1,000 dollars while aso completing an athletic event. For my event, I will be running the Lincoln Marathon on May 5th! I've been training since December to participate in this marathon (26.2 miles) and also plan on running with other brothers in the chapter. I'm pumped to take on this challenge and hope to finish under 2 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. That's why I'm becoming an Iron Phi. To do something bold and raise awareness about Lou Gehrig's disease.
I've set my personal goal at $1,000!! Would you please consider making a donation? Any amount will be truly appreciated! You can make a donation on this page by clicking on the "Make a Gift" link below the thermometer.
I hope that you'll share this incredible adventure with me - by supporting me in my fundraising efforts. I will update my Instagram page from time to time showing my running progress and eventually do a post about Race Day!!
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Sincerely,
Jonathan Zavaleta
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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.”
