HomeKunal Mehra
Texas Nu - Texas A&M University
My Iron Phi Story
My Iron Phi Journey
Greetings, friends, family, and brothers. Thanks to your tireless support and generosity, I have become Iron Phi #1207. Additionally, I have taken over as the Vice Chair of Internal Philanthropy for the Texas Nu Chapter of Phi Delta Theta, where I will continue to grow our chapter's involvement with LiveLikeLou. 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 brother 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.
To celebrate Brother Gehrig's life, and the lives of all who suffer from ALS, I have ridden 34 miles consecutively, to honor his career batting average of .34
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 may have accomplished my initial goal, but ALS doesn't rest, and neither can we. Please consider donating any amount that you can to this worthy cause (donations by US residents are tax-deductible). You can make a donation on this page by clicking on the "Make a Gift" link below the thermometer.
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!
Yours in the Bond,
KD Mehra
Texas Nu 923
Iron Phi #1207
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$1000 Milestone
We did it! Thank to your amazing generosity, we have successfully raised $1000 dollars for the LiveLikeLou Foundation to fight ALS! Now that the money has been raised, the real challenge begins. I have been training with intensity for weeks in preparation for my Iron Ride: 34 miles for Brother Lou Gehrig's .340 batting average. I have chosen the scenic, 17 mile long Cedar River Trail in my home state of Washington for my ride. I will start at the Western end and travel the full length of the trail before turning around for the second leg. The ride will take place the week of November 23rd. I'll see y'all on the other side!
by Kunal Mehra on Fri, Nov 19, 2021 @ 6:01 PM
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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.”
