HomeSimon Leclerc
Ohio Theta - University of Cincinnati
My Iron Phi Story
Welcome to My Personal Iron Phi Page
In August, I began my journey towards becoming an Iron Phi - a distinction given to roughly one percent 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 of my fundraising efforts will support ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) research, education, screening and treatment. It will also help strengthen the organization (Phi Delta Theta) that has had a lasting impact on my life.
According to The ALS Association's web site, approximately 5,600 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with ALS each year. We have seen great strides in research over the past decade and I want to play an active roll in helping to find a cure for this terrible disease, so as the culmination of my Iron Phi campaign, I will be racing the Philadelphia Marathon on November 20th of this year. I will run 26.2 miles along side my father in honor of all of those who can not as they fight bravely against ALS. That's why I'm becoming an Iron Phi. To do something bold about Lou Gehrig's disease.
I've set my personal fundraising goal at $1,000, and I need your help. Would you please consider making a donation towards my journey to become an Iron Phi? Every penny helps in the fight against ALS, and all donations are greatly appreciated. You can make a donation on this page by clicking on the "Make a Donation" link on the left-hand side of the page.
You can also send a check made out to Iron Phi to me at:
3035 clifton avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45220.
I hope that you'll join me on this incredible adventure!
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
All the best,
Simon
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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.”
