HomePreston Rogers
Georgia Alpha - University of Georgia
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Welcome to My Personal Iron Phi Page
This fall during my freshman year at the University of Georgia, I am working to become an Iron Phi - a distinction given to a small percentage of members within my Fraternity, Phi Delta Theta. The mission of Iron Phi is to strengthen the Phi Delta Theta International Fraternity and the impact it has on the fight against ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, through the fundraising and athletic efforts of its members. Lou Gehrig was a member of Phi Delta Theta at Columbia University, and our organization has taken an active role in finding a cure for ALS.
Approximately 5,600 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with ALS each year. ALS 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 weakens the muscles and impacts physical function, and eventually leads to death. For these reasons, I wish to become an Iron Phi….to fund research and find a cure for the horrible disease of ALS.
In chapters across the country, each member of Phi Delta Theta is tasked with a fundraising goal of $1,000. The net proceeds from this fundraiser will support ALS research, education, screening and treatment. The fundraising efforts will also help strengthen our Phi Delta Theta chapter as we continue to raise awareness for ALS and the Live Like Lou Foundation.
In order to reach my personal goal of $1000, I need your help. Would you please consider making a donation of any amount? You can donate on this page by clicking the "Make a Donation" link, or by visiting the Iron Phi website and searching for my name, Preston Rogers.
I hope that you'll share this incredible adventure with me and the entire Phi Delta Theta International Fraternity as we all work together to find a cure for ALS.
Thank you, in advance, for your generosity!
Sincerely,
Preston Rogers
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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.”
