HomeSimon Cox
Colorado Alpha - University of Colorado
My Iron Phi Story
Hi There! Welcome to my Donations 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 impact the Phi Delta Theta International Fraternity 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.
At the very beginning of this year, I unfortunately tore my ACL and meniscus in a skiing accident, resulting in knee surgery and a lengthy recovery. However, through the process of my recovery I have become motivated to make my knew ACL stronger than it ever was before! I decided to run a half marathon this fall to not only make a strong recovery from my surgery, but to raise money for a cause as great and meaningful as the Lou Gehrig Foundation for ALS research. I am currently training for the Labor Day Half Marathon in Parker, Colorado, which I plan to run on September 5th.
I will be updating this page with photos of my training so you can see that I am committed to the challenge.
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 death. I have a desire to become an Iron Phi in order to do something bold about Lou Gehrig's disease.
I've set my personal goal at $1000. You can make a donation on this page by clicking on the "Make a Gift" link below the thermometer, or you can send a check made out to Iron Phi to me at 1111 College Ave, Boulder, CO 80302 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, and thank you so much for your contribution to such a meaningful cause!
Sincerely,
Simon Cox
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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.”
