HomeBrendan Hickey
Ohio Mu - Ashland University
My Iron Phi Story
75 Hard Challenge
I am 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.
Over the summer I am partaking in the 75 Hard challenge, which consists of 75 days of two 45+minute workouts per day, no alcohol, sticking to a healthy diet, and taking progress pictures everyday. Throughout this challenge I have learned the importance of discipline and how sticking to a routine can be helpful. I have added 20 lbs of muscle and greatly improved my flexibility, range of motion, and ability to lift more weight. This has become part of my life and will continue far beyond this challenge.
I've set my personal goal at $1,000 and I need your help. Would you please consider making a donation? You can do so 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 if you'd rather donate that way.
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 will have a lasting impact on my life.
I hope that you'll share this incredible adventure with me - by supporting me in my fundraising efforts.
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.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Yours in the bond #886
Brendan Hickey
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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.”
