HomeAlex Butler
Missouri Delta - Saint Louis University
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.
I am currently training for the IRONMAN 70.3 Steelhead in Benton Harbor, Michigan, on August 9, 2015. The race will consist of a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, and 13.1 mile run. I have and will be training very hard for this strenous event, with the motivation of raising funds and awareness for ALS. Every dollar donated will motivate me, and more importantly go towards a wonderful cause.
According to The ALS Association's web site, 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 $5,000. So I need your help. Would you please consider making a donation of $10 (donations by US residents are tax-deducitble)? 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 1239 Montevale Ct Fenton, MO 63026 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,
Alex Butler
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A Short Biograpgy
Just a little information about me for those who do not know me personally:
I am a freshmen student at Saint Louis University in the physical therapy program. In high school, I participated in swimming, wrestling, and water polo, and continue coaching both swimming and water polo today. I am from Saint Louis and am an avid Cardinals, Blues, and Rams fan (please don't let that stop you from donating if you are from Chicago;). Aside from sports my main interest is music. I play guitar and am currently learning the piano. On a typical day you can find my jamming to some O.A.R. during my study breaks. For all of those reading this, I hope you have a wonder day!
by Alex Butler on Thu, Feb 05, 2015 @ 9:32 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.”
