We Do It For Lou

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.
This year I will be raising money through Swimming! For every $10 donated I will swim a lap and take a picture of me before and after to send to you to thank you for donating! MY goal is to raise $1,000, but of course raising more would only go to help those fighting against ALS. In the words of Billy Mays, “But wait there’s more!”. So here is the tier system!

• For every $10 I will swim a lap and send you a picture after I am done with a personalized Thank you. 
• $50 – You can choose what style of swim suit I wear
• Options: speedo, USA Chubbies shorts, Board shorts, One Piece
• $100 – Ice Bath and reaction video and all other tiers rewards 

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.

In high school I was an active member of the neurobiology club. As a member, we learned about this disease and what research is going on to combat it. Once in college I joined the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, and unbeknownst to me, their national philanthropy is ALS. Recently, one of my teachers whom I looked up to was diagnosed with ALS and I want to do what I can to help out. 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 $1000. So I need your help. Would you please consider making a donation of any amount (donations by US residents are tax-deducitble)? 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 at 1504 Saddle lane, College Station, TX, 77845 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,
David Brandt Horsley - 713