HomeDennis Vorreyer
Tennessee Zeta - Belmont University
My Iron Phi Story
The Road to Orlando...
This year I'll be attempting to become an Iron Phi, as well as fund a Service Immersion Trip to Honduras. All the money that is raised in the Iron Phi program goes directly to support our national Philanthropy the ALS Association, in honor of Lou Gherig, who was also a brother of Phi Delta Theta.
My fraternity has partnered with AFLV, to create a unique service opportunity to spend a week in Honduras. We will be working on several building projects, as well as working with local children. The trip takes place from May 19th-26th. I've wanted to go on a service trip for a long time, and it just so happens that this trip will take place over the course of my 19th birthday. I couldn't possibly ask for a better present than to be able to help others on my birthday.
For my Iron Phi event, I am training to participate in the 2013 Walt Disney World Marathon in Orlando, Florida. The reason I have chosen this event is because next year marks the races 20th anniversary. My father is one of less than 100 people that has run the race all 19 years. One of my first trips with my parents was to Disney World as a baby, and it was a tradition that continued every year until I was in high school. For this special occasion we have lots of family and friends coming to Florida next January to both compete and help cheer on my Dad.
I attempted to do this last year, and never accomplished my goal of raising $1,000 to become an Iron Phi. In order to pay for the trip and finish my Iron Phi goal, I need to raise a total of $2,100 dollars.
Last year, two of my brothers, Tyler Kreutzer and Mark Blackham became Iron Phi's. Together they helped us become the top fundraising chapter in the nation, and Tyler is currently the number one fundraiser in the country having raised over $8,000 for the program!
I would love support from friends and family in any way possible. If you would like to donate, there is a button that says "Make a Gift" below the thermometer. For every $100 I raise, I will put the donors name on a sign that I plan on bringing with me during the Marathon and take a picture at every mile mark.
If you have any questions please e-mail me at (dennis.vorreyer@gmail.com)
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Sincerely,
Dennis Vorreyer
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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.”
