HomeAdam Cheyne, 1024
Nova Scotia Alpha - Dalhousie University
My Iron Phi Story
Welcome to My Personal Iron Phi Page
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.
For my Iron Phi athletic challenge, I have decided that I will hike the entirety of the Atlantic View Trail in Cole Harbour, NS. This trail is 10km long and will take over three hours to hike. I believe this will be a challenging and involved event for me. I will carry five bricks- one for each member of my pledge class to symoblize our unity as brothers and in our solidarity in the fight against ALS.
As a patriotic Canadian and passionate political science student, I was struck hard by the news that Ottawa-Vanier MP Mauril Bélanger had passed away in August of this year due to ALS. This veteran parliamentarian has inspired me to always act with courage and determination, to always act in the best interest of one's country and to spread good will. Mauril never let his disease keep him down; he continued to serve his constituents and even passed a private member's bill through the house just two months before his passing. This private member's bill proposed making our national anthem gender neutral. It was his his dying wish to pass that bill for the better of our country and our society, and so I vow to raise money for this important cause- to end ALS.
My personal goal is $1,000. Any donation helps- even $20 puts me well on my way to reach my goal. You can donate by clicking the "Make a Donation" button below my progress chart or by sending a personal cheque to the address below.
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,
Adam Cheyne, NSA 1024
My Address:
6008 Shirley St. Apt. 5
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3H 4R2
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.”
