HomeJason McSweeney
North Dakota Alpha - University of North Dakota
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.
I am an avid runner and will push myself to complete the Fargo Marathon on September 25th (a 26.2mi foot race) in 3 hours and 45 minutes or less. The road leading up to this event, as well as the event itself, will be challenging - but no where near as challenging as those suffering Lou Gehrig's disease and the families of the afflicted.
I've set my personal goal at $1,000.00. So I need your help. I ask you to please consider making a donation of any amount you desire - it can be as little as $10.00 and donations are tax-deducitble. You can make a donation on this page by clicking on the "Make a Gift" link below the thermometer.
I hope that you consider supporting this cause. There are many issues facing the world and our communities today - and maybe alleviating the suffering that those diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease and their families content with can contribute to a positive outcome.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Sincerely,
Jason McSweeney
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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.”
