HomeThomas Yeung
California Sigma - Sonoma State University
My Iron Phi Story
My half marathons run to find a cure for ALS
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.
The net proceeds 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.
I will be running 35 half marathons before I turn 35 years old. I will be running other types of races for training purposes.
1. Mini Indy Half Marathon 2014
1. A. Bay 2 Breakers (15k) 2014
2. San Francisco Marathon (1st half) 2014
2. A. Sprint Spartan Race 2014
3. San Jose Rock and Roll Half Marathon 2014
4. Berkeley Half Marathon 2014
4. A. Hot Chocolate Run (15K) 2015
5. Oakland Marathon (Half Marathon) 2015
6. San Francisco Half Marathon (2nd half) 2015
7. Santa Rosa Marathon (Half Marathon) 2015
8. Berkeley Half Marathon 2015
9. Oakland Marathon (Half Marathon) 2016
9. A. Bay 2 Breakers (15K) 2016
10. San Francisco Marathon (First Half) 2016
10. A. East Bay 10k 2016
11. Oakland Marathon (Half Marathon) 2017
11. A. Bay 2 Breakers (15K) 2017
11. B. Giants Race 5 Miler 2017
12. **San Francisco Marathon FULL Marathon 2017**
13. Giants Race (Half Marathon) 2017
13. A. East Bay 510k (10K) 2017
13. B. Bridge to Bridge (12K) 2017
14. Berkeley Half Marathon 2017
14. A. Hot Chocolate Race (15K) 2018
15. Oakland Marathon (Half Marathon) 2018
16. Silicon Valley Half Marathon 2018
16. A Bay to Breakers 2018
16. B San Francisco 415k 2018
17 ** San Francisco Full Marathon**
18. San Francisco Giants Race 2018
18 A. East Bay 10k 2018
19. Santa Rosa Half Marathon 2018
20. Berkeley Half Marathon 2018
20. A Hot Chocolate Race 2019
21. Oakland Half Marathon 2019
21. A Bay 2 Breakers 12k 2019
22. **San Francisco Marathon** 2019
23. San Francisco Giants Race 2019
24. Berkeley Half Marathon 2019
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. To do something bold about Lou Gehrig's disease.
I've set my personal goal at $1,500. So I need your help. Would you please consider making a donation of $20.00? 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 if you'd rather donate that way.
I hope that you'll share this incredible adventure with me - by supporting me in my fundraising efforts.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Sincerely,
Thomas Yeung
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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.”
