HomeMichael Schulte
Missouri Beta - Westminster College
My Iron Phi Story
Raising $444 Dollars to Support People with ALS
Friends and Family,
In 2013, I became an Iron Phi by raising over $1,000 to support people diagnosed with ALS. This year, 2023, I am seeking to raise $444 to further my commitment and to continue to support people diagnosed with ALS, allowing them to have access to the medical care they deserve. I will be running The Race Half-Marathon in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, October 7.
The net proceeds from Iron Phi contributions will support ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) research, education, screening and treatment.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.
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. I want to make an impact on the lives of thousands of individuals affected by ALS every day.
I've set my personal goal of $444, and I need your help. Every little bit counts. Would you please consider making a donation of $25 or $50? You can make a donation on this page by clicking on the "Make a Gift" link below the thermometer. Any donation will be very much appreciated.
It is my hope that together we can make a HUGE IMPACT on the lives of thousands of people and their families as they suffer from ALS.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Michael
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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.”
