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Wisconsin Beta - Lawrence University
Welcome to our Chapter's Iron Phi team page!
We Phi Delts have a special saying within our organization - "We enjoy life by the help and society of others." This is, in fact, our open motto and explains our Chapter's desire to help others through the Iron Phi initiative.
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.
Those of us listed below have committed to becoming Iron Phis. We have selected an athletic endeavor that we'd like to accomplish and we will be raising funds for The ALS Association and the Phi Delta Theta Foundation during our training. Through our hard work, we look forward to not only completing the athletic challenges that we have chosen to take on, but also raise money for two great organizations. It won't be easy, but we know the experience will last a lifetime.
In February of 2008, Wisconsin Beta lost one of their own members to a terrible tragedy. Adam Nickel, Lawrence '03, lost his life doing what he loved to do: running marathons. As Adam crossed the finish line, his heart gave out, and the paramedics were unable to save him. Soon after this terrible tragedy, members of the Wisconsin Beta chapter decided to compete in the Fox Cities Marathon in his honor. Over a dozen Phi Delts complted the race, crossing the finish line together. We hope to honor Adam's life through the Iron Phi program, by continuing to participate in Marathon's all over the country.
To help us in our cause, we would encourage you to do one of two things on this page: 1) Help members of our team reach the $1,000 fundraising level by making a donation on their individual page, or 2) Join us in our journey to become Iron Phis.
Our Chapter will be competing against Phis from more than 225 campuses where Phi Delta Theta Fraternity has had chapters since 1848. You can track our progress by revisiting this page or frequenting the Iron Phi homepage for an up-to-date look at where we stand in comparison to everyone else. Currently, Wisconsin Beta has raised the most money of any chapter and it is our goal to stay number one. With your support, we can do it!
We thank you for your support, and we appreciate your generosity in helping us achieve our goals.
Sincerely,
The Brothers of the Wisconsin Beta Chapter
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.”
