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Pennsylvania Rho - Carnegie Mellon
My Iron Phi Story
Jean attempts to become an Iron Phi
Hello citizens of the world,
My name is Jean Daniel Haddad and I am brother of the Pennsylvania Rho chapter of Phi Delta Theta at Carnegie Mellon University.
This year, I'll be attempting to become an Iron Phi - a distinction given to a small percentage of members within my Fraternity. Ever since I joined 4 years ago, I've been itching to take part in this and I could not think of a better time than senior spring semester! 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.
For my event, I will be running the Pittsburgh Marathon on my birthday May 6th (this is like as full circle as possible I love it). I have never ran a marathon so this should be interesting!
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 $1000. That's just a lower bound though! IF I GET $3000 I WILL CUT MY HAIR AT THE FINISH LINE. So I need your help. Would you please consider making a donation of $10-100 (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 5114 Beeler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 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! I love you all and God bless.
Sincerely,
Jean Daniel Haddad
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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.”
