HomeJeffrey Rees
Kentucky Iota - University of Louisville
My Iron Phi Story
Welcome
Family, friends, and fellow Phi's welcome to my Iron Phi page, I'd like to thank you for your time and consideration.
This semester, I'll be attempting to become an Iron Phi, a new, prestigious distinction given to only a small percentage of members within my Fraternity. It is given to members who exhibit the dedication to not only raise money for a cause but better themselves in doing so by training and completing a athletic event. I have chosen the Derby City Mini-Marathon, 13.1 mile foot race, as my athletic event and look to you for help in raising money to donate toward ALS.
What is ALS you ask?
Lou Gehrig, the famous baseball player and fellow Phi, suffered from this condition, medically termed Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis it was later nicknamed after him. Lou Gehrig?s disease is a chronic, progressive neurologic disease marked by gradual degeneration of the neurons in the spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement. The disorder causes continuous muscle weakness, atrophy and eventually results in death.
My personal goal is to raise $1000.00 this semester, of which the net proceeds will support ALS research, education, screening and treatment. 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 (5513 Brinson Dr. Louisville, KY 40216) if you'd rather donate that way.
Many of you know me, my determination, and my competitive nature. I would love nothing more than to be the first gentleman from our Louisville chapter to achieve this feat. Thank you in advance for any and all donations that may be made in my name.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Rees.
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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.”
