HomeNicholas Bolton
Nova Scotia Alpha - Dalhousie University
My Iron Phi Story
Nicholas Bolton - Run For the Water Half Marathon
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.
Approximately 5,600 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with ALS each year and between 2,500 - 3,000 Canadians currently live with the disease. 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 have decided to run the Abbotford Run for Water Marathon on May 29, 2011. It is a 21.1 km throughout Abbostford, the route can be found on the Running Room webiste for Vancouver events. I have put together a 21 week Training program that will get me into the proper condition to complete my distance and time goal of 90 minutes. I am also in contact with a nutritionist to give me some extra help in my training.
I've set my personal goal at $1000. So I need your help. Would you please consider making a donation of $5 - $50? 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 7877 Meadowood Dr., Burnaby, BC, V5A 4C3 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,
Nicholas Allan Bolton
My Personal Web Log
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Course Route
If you want to take a look at my Course Route.
http://www.events.runningroom.com/site/6309/rfw_2011_route_half_marathon.pdf
by Nicholas Bolton on Wed, Apr 13, 2011 @ 4:50 PM
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Schedule
http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=bolton.nicholas%40gmail.com&ctz=America/Halifax
by Nicholas Bolton on Thu, Jan 13, 2011 @ 12:29 PM
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Training Schedule up and running
I've gotten the training schedule completed that will take me up until the day of the race.
You can take a look at it, and I will be posting how I am doing for times at least once a week.
by Nicholas Bolton on Thu, Jan 13, 2011 @ 12:16 PM
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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.”
