HomeBrian Dunn
New York Alpha - Cornell University
My Iron Phi Story
Welcome to My Personal Iron Phi Page
As I prepare for retirement, I am looking for a number of new challenges--mental, physical and spiritual. I am anxious to push myself and to help others. One of my first challenges is to complete a "Century" on my bike. A "Century" is 100 mile (or 100 kilometers). I am shooting to do the full 100 miles, but we need to see how these old legs do in my training. I will be riding in the North Fork Century on Long Island on Sunday August 30th.
I signed up to be part of the Iron Phi Program sponsored by my Fraternity in honor of one of our most famous alumni --Lou Gehrig. The mission of Iron Phi Program is to help the fight against Lou Gehrig's disease through the fundraising and athletic efforts of our members. The net proceeds will support ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) research, education, screening and treatment as well as the Education Foundation of the Fraternity. I am a member of the Foundation Board and the funds we raise go toward the education of young men in the areas of leadership, responsible behavior and community service. Any contributions made in support of my ride will be split equally between these two worthy organizations. The entire amount is tax deductible.
ALS is a horrible 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 robs those afflicted with it of all motor skills while leaving cognitive skills intact. An active mind becomes trapped within a nonfunctioning body. I know a number of couragious people who have fought this disease. I want to help find a cure.
My personal goal is to raise $10,000 or $100 per mile. Please consider a donation of $1.00, $2.50, $5.00 or $10.00 per mile. 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 1 Scarsdale Rd, Apt 512, Tuckahoe, NY 10707 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!
Brian
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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.”
