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Brad Carlson - Iron Phi
This year, I'll be attempting to become an Iron Phi - a distinction given to a small percentage of members within my National 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.
In 2012, my good buddy, Steve (founder of the Iron Phi Program) decided to run 60+ miles over the course of eight days in eight states traveling via Megabus. The annual running trip now enters its fourth year, and I am delighted to say that I will be joining him on this year's trip. This year's route will take us to Savannah (GA), Charleston (SC), Myrtle Beach (SC), Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill (NC), Charlotte (NC), Asheville (NC) and Knoxville (TN).
I've set my personal goal at $1,000. So I need your help. Would you please consider making a donation of any amount (donations by US residents are tax-deducitble)? 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 3413 Glenwood Drive, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, 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,
Brad Carlson
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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.”
