HomeJacob Hoopingarner
Ohio Mu - Ashland University
My Iron Phi Story
Welcome to My Personal Iron Phi Page
Hello,
This March, I will be attempting to become an Iron Phi. This a distinction given to a small percentage of members within my Fraternity, Phi Delta Theta. 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 that I raise will help support ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) research, education, screening and treatment.
On March 9th, I will be taking part in an indoor triathlon with my brother Kyle, also a Phi Delt from Ohio Mu. He was the motivation for me joining Phi Delta Theta at Ashland University and also the person behind the idea of becoming an Iron Phi. While at Ashland I enjoyed taking an active role in community service and philanthropic events we did as a chapter. As a graduate I am looking for a way to continue giving back and have found Iron Phi to be the best opportunity to do so.
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 raising $1,500 for my event. Would you please consider making a donation (donations by US residents are tax-deductible)? 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 made out to Iron Phi to me if you'd rather donate that way.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Sincerely,
Jake Hoopingarner
Ohio Mu #725
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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.”
