HomeChristopher Pulu
California Rho - University of La Verne
My Iron Phi Story
ALOHA! Thank you for your support!
TO MY OHANA & FRIENDS,
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.
The net proceeds will support the research, education, screening, and treatment for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, ALS.
What is ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)?
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) 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. When the motor neurons die, the ability of the brain to initiate and control muscle movement is lost. Eventually in later stages of the ALS disease, patients may become totally paralyzed. Doctors are struggling to find the leading cause of ALS as well as a cure or treatment.
I'VE SET MY PERSONAL GOAL AT $1,000.00!
I will be walking 4 miles in an event I created called A Walk to Remember. It is also in conjunction with the Iron Horse Relay to support the anniversary of Lou Gherig's famous speech. Also, In the efforts of raising awareness for ALS, I am also setting a personal goal of losing 25 pounds. I feel that in order to fully serve others, I have to serve myself. I have been overweight my whole life. I feel that through this journey, I will be able to make a small difference in this huge battle with health.
I hope that you'll share this incredible adventure with me- by supporting me in my fundraising efforts and effort to lose weight. Thank you in advance for your generosity and I can't wait to be apart of something greater than myself.
Mahalo,
Christopher Pulu #263
California Rho, University of La Verne
"You get the best out of others when you give the best of yourself!"
FOLLOW MY JOURNEY VIA INSTAGRAM @WALKWITHPULU
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.”
