HomeBenjamin Putano
Ohio Lambda - Kent State University
My Iron Phi Story
Raising $1,000 to fight Lou Gehrig's Disease
Hello!
This Spring, 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.
I will be particpating in Ohio Lambda (Kent State)'s Iron Phi-K (5k) on April 26 in Akron. I am excited for the opportunity to become an Iron Phi on my home turf!
Over this past year, as I've traveled as a regional consultant for Phi Delta Theta, I have met several people whose family's have been affected by ALS. It is a tragic condition for both the victim as well as the family. I know Phi Delt's work with the ALS Association is making a real difference, and I want to be a part of bringing an end to the disease for good.
I've set my personal goal at $1,000, so I need your help. Would you please consider making a donation of any size to my cause? 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.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Yours,
Ben
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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.”
