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Georgia Delta - Georgia Institute of Technology
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Kevin Donahoe Iron Phi Marathon
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 an Iron Phi is to strengthen the Phi Delta Theta International Fraternity and its impact on the fight against Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS) through fundraising and athletic efforts. I am running the 2023 Publix Atlanta Marathon (26.2-mile race throughout the streets of Atlanta) on February 26th, 2023, and would like you to be part of this incredible journey.
Lou Gehrig was a member of Phi Delta Theta, and our organization has taken an active role in finding a cure. The proceeds from my fundraiser will support ALS research, education, screening, and treatment. It will also help strengthen an organization, Phi Delta Theta, that has had a lasting impact on my life.
Approximately 5,600 people in the USA 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 can eventually lead to death. This disease robs people of their ability to move and talk, which is why I want to do something bold by becoming an Iron Phi and raising a substantial amount of money to fund more research toward a cure.
I've met my personal goal at $1,000, and have now increaed it to $1,500! Please consider donating by clicking on the "Make a Gift" link below the thermometer. You can also send a check made out to "Iron Phi" and mail it to Kevin Donahoe, 734 Fowler Street, Atlanta, GA 30313. Donations by USA residents are tax-deductible.
I look forward to you joining me as we fight against ALS and ultimately find a cure. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Sincerely,
Kevin Donahoe
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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.”
