HomeAdam Lewis
Georgia Gamma - Mercer University
My Iron Phi Story
Welcome to Adam's Iron Phi Page
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.
On February 13th, I will be running in the Mercedes Marathon Relay in Birmingham, AL with a team of four other individuals and the hope of helping the fight against this dreaded disease. I plan to run the 12K leg (7.6 miles) of the race and finish the race strong for my team. It's going to be quite a challenge but I'm extremely excited for the opportunity!
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 proactive about ending 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 1400 Coleman Avenue, Mercer Box 71060, Macon, GA 31207 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 for any and all support you can send!
Sincerely,
Adam Lewis
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Big Thanks to Russel Fryar
For donating even after the race. Appreciate the support!
by Adam Lewis on Mon, Feb 14, 2011 @ 6:03 PM
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Thanks to All
Hello everybody,
Thanks to all of you who helped support my mission to become an Iron Phi. With your donations, I was able to reach my goal, and represent the ALS Association in this weekend's race.
When it was all said and done, our team finished the relay with a combined time of 3 hours and 41 minutes ... not bad for a bunch of college kids. On top of it all, we had a great time and really enjoyed the opportunity given to us by Iron Phi, and thus, your donations.
Therefore, thank you once again for helping this great cause and let this race be the first of your many efforts to support the defeat of ALS!
Thanks,
Adam Lewis
by Adam Lewis on Mon, Feb 14, 2011 @ 2:16 AM
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Big Ups to Trent White and Will Jackson
Thanks for the support guys. Let's keep this up!
by Adam Lewis on Sat, Feb 05, 2011 @ 10:47 PM
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Big Thanks to Chris Dubberly and Grandma Nancy
Thanks for all of your support guys. Let's beat this thing!
by Adam Lewis on Mon, Jan 31, 2011 @ 7:12 PM
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Thanks to Sissy, Jeremy, and Steve
Just wanted to say a big thanks to my first donators: Sissy, Jeremy Sale, and Steve Good. Let's keep this thing rolling.
by Adam Lewis on Tue, Jan 11, 2011 @ 9:06 PM
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Thanks for the interest and look here for more updates
Thanks to all of you who are checking out my site. I hope you are able to help the fight against ALS by donating above, but if not, thank you for your interest and support.
For those of you who would like to see my progress in training and fundraising, check back in here for more updates.
Thanks and let's do this!
Adam Lewis
by Adam Lewis on Mon, Jan 10, 2011 @ 8:26 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.”
