HomeJustin Kaufman
Pennsylvania Omicron - Shippensburg University
My Iron Phi Story
Welcome to Justin Kaufman's Iron Phi Page
As a freshman in college I set out to start a chapter of Phi Delta Theta at Shippensbug Univerity. It took myself and a dedicated group of brothers a lot of hard work and almost four years to accomplish the task. Now, over 10 years since we earned our charter and first signed the Bond in 1999, the Pennsylvania Omicron Chapter of Phi Delta Theta is still thriving.
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.
On Saturday, September 8th, I will participate in Tough Mudder.
http://toughmudder.com/
The registration fee I paid to participate in Tough Mudder helps support the Wounded Warrior project. Your donations to me 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.
According to The ALS Association's website, 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 bold about Lou Gehrig's disease.
I've set my personal goal at $1,000. So I need your help. Would you please consider making a donation of $20? $100? $1? Any amount helps. You can make a donation on this page by clicking on the "Make a Gift" link below the thermometer. If you would prefer to send a check, email me for my mailing address at jkaufman001@hotmail.com.
I hope that you'll share this incredible adventure with me - by supporting me in my fundraising efforts. Or join me at Tough Mudder in September!
To join our Tough Mudder group (One Bad Mudder) use this link:
https://www.RaceIt.com/register/groups/join.aspx?event=9389&id=2714106&group=118022&pcode=
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Proud to be a Phi!
Justin
PA Omicron #001
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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.”
