HomeCasen Malo
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.
As a weight lifter, I thought why not incorporate that into my Iron PHI event? For every dollar donated, I will squat 10 pounds. If we reach my goal of $1000, then that would be 10,000lbs, and I would squat 225lbs in repetitions until I reach my goal.
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.
I've set my personal goal at $1,000. So I need your help. Would you please consider making a donation? You can make a donation 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 to me at 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.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Sincerely, Casen Malo
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Half way there!!
Dear friends and supporters,
I am filled with deep gratitude as I write this message to each and every one of you. Your unwavering support and kindness have helped me reach the halfway mark of my goal of raising $1000 for ALS research and becoming an Iron Phi.
Your contributions and words of encouragement have given me the strength and motivation to keep pushing towards my goal. Your generosity has not only helped me, but also contributed to the greater cause of finding a cure for ALS.
ALS is a disease that affects so many people around the world, and your donations will make a real difference in the lives of those affected by this debilitating condition. Your support has shown me that there is hope for a future without ALS, and I am grateful to be a part of this movement.
Additionally, your support for my personal goal of becoming an Iron Phi has been a source of inspiration for me. Becoming an Iron Phi is not just about personal achievement, but also about making a positive impact on the world around us. Your support has encouraged me to keep striving towards this goal and to continue making a difference in the world.
Thank you all for your continued support, and for believing in me. Your contributions, whether big or small, have made a significant impact, and I am truly grateful for each and every one of you. Together, we can make a difference in the fight against ALS.
Your Brother in the Bond,
Casen Malo #2166
by Casen Malo on Mon, Apr 03, 2023 @ 2:09 AM
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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.”
