HomeAdam Hochman
Ohio Eta - Case Western Reserve 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.
In the year 1999 my Grandfather Henry Martinez lost his life to Lou Gehrig's disease. I was only 6 when he passed away leaving me with a limited memory of him. Throughout my life I grew to learn more and more about him and what he stood for due to his impact on the 6,000 patients he had and the many people he befriended along the way. I can proudly say that my grandfather was the first doctor to perform an open heart sugery in Amarillo Texas. What makes me even more proud is the positive memory he left with other people, consequently leaving me with funny stories and heart warming coments that I can look up to. Here are just a few:
"Henry was a rare combination - a great doctor and a great man"
"Quite often doctors are too busy in the practice of their profession that they don't have time to pay attention to people. Dr. Martinez was an outstanding human being."
I've set my personal goal at $1000. So I need your help. Would you please consider making a donation of any amount you feel compelled (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 2225 Murray Hill Road 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,
Adam Hochman
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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.”
