HomeJames Britton
Florida Delta - University of Miami
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This year, I am attempting to become an Iron Phi - a distinction given to a small percentage of members within my Fraternity. The mission of an Iron Phi is to strengthen the Phi Delta Theta International Fraternity and the impact it has on the fight against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (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.
For my Iron Phi athletic event, I will climb Mount Kilimanjaro on July 2 and plan on reaching the summit on the sixth day of climbing, with complete descent by the end of the seventh day. By doing this climb I hope to raise awareness for ALS.
The effort to find a cure for ALS also has a special meaning for me. My uncle, Ronald Britton, was diagnosed about five years ago and passed away from the disease in less than a year.
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 leads to death. That's why I'm becoming an Iron Phi; To do something bold about Lou Gehrig's disease.
The net proceeds from my event will support ALS research, education, screening and treatment and help people who need support. It will also help strengthen an organization (Phi Delta Theta) that has had a lasting impact on my life.
I've set my personal goal at $1,500. So, I need your help. Any amount donated would be extremely helpful towards my cause! 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,
James Britton
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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.”
