HomeDustin Struble
California Xi - California State University, Chico
My Iron Phi Story
Dustin's Journey to Become an Iron Phi
Dear Friends, Family, Colleagues, and Brothers:
As some of you are already aware, in July of 2011 I decided to embark on a journey to become an Iron Phi. Iron Phi is a distinction given to a small percentage of members within my Fraternity, Phi Delta Theta. 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, treatment, and efforts toward finding a cure to this debilitating disease. These proceeds will also help to provide undergraduate scholarship, graduate fellowships, and educational resources to my brothers in Phi Delta Theta Fraternity.
ABOUT ALS
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.
To learn more about ALS, visit www.alsa.org.
WHAT I'M DOING
To this end, I have begun training for the Philadelphia Marathon being held on November 20, 2011. The Philadelphia Marathon is a 26.2 mile course through downtown Philadelphia. This run will require extensive training and discipline on my part. More importantly, this feat will require the support of all of you!
HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT ME ON MY JOURNEY
I've set my personal fundraising goal at $1,000. However, to do this, I will need the support of all my family, friends, colleagues, and Brothers from across North America. As Phi Delta Theta's Motto states, "One Man is No Man." Thus I hope you will support me in this life-changing endeavor.
I would ask that you please consider making a donation of based on your means. Here are some suggested donation ranges:
Family: $50-100
Friends: $25-50
Phi Delts/Colleagues: $10-25
Broke Undergrad/Grad Students: $5-10
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 to Iron Phi to me at the address below if you'd rather donate that way.
Dustin B. Struble
RHD McBryde-Univ. Housing
1309 Blossom Street
Columbia, SC 29208
I hope that you'll share this incredible journey with me - by supporting me in my fundraising efforts.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Thanks and Yours in the Bond,
Dustin Struble
Phi Delta Theta Alumnus
California Xi Chapter, Bond #251
Follow my Efforts
email: dustin.b.struble@gmail.com
twitter: dstruble
iron phi page: http://support.ironphi.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1006603&pg=personal&fr_id=1040
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.”
