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Alex Carrick

Michigan Alpha - University of Michigan

My Iron Phi Story

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Michigan Alpha - University of Michigan

Mr. Alex Carrick

35 percent of goal achieved.

Goal: $1,000.00
Achieved: $350.00

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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.

In order to complete my goal, I will be participating in a Tough Mudder in Wisconsin on July 23rd.  The event consists of a "10-12 mile trail run over uneven, hilly, and wet ground that includes 20-25 military-style obstalces. Each event is designed to be slightly different and incorporates varying features depending on local terrain".  A video of what the event is like is below.

More information about the event can be found here: http://toughmudder.com/info/


According to The ALS Association's web site, 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 about Lou Gehrig's disease.

I've set my personal goal at $1000. So I need your help. Would you please consider making a donation of $20?  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 to Iron Phi to me at 2 S Campus Ave, Oxford OH 45056 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,
Alex 

 

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I'm registered and have been training for the event for the last month or so. I'm psyched and can't wait to finally complete this challenge.

by Alex Carrick on Wed, Jun 01, 2011 @ 9:49 AM

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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.”