HomeEric Hott
Georgia Alpha - University of Georgia
My Iron Phi Story
Eric Hott Iron Phi Participant
This year, I'll be attempting to become an Iron Phi. 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 proceeds will go to support ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) research, education, screening and treatment. It will also help strengthen an organization (Phi Delta Theta) that has enriched me mentally, physically, and academically.
I've set my personal goal at $1,000. I need your help. Would you please consider making a donation of any amount to help those who suffer from this dreadful disease (donations by US residents are tax-deductible)? There are a few different ways to contribute. You can donate online by following the link below to visit my personal fundraising webpage. Another way to find my page is to click on the "Donate" tab on the front page or go to www.ironphi.org and search for my name. If you would rather pay by check, you can make it out to Iron Phi, and mail to: Eric Hott @ 615 Baxter Street Athens, GA 30609.
Although my family has not been directly affected by ALS, I can empathize with those families whose lives have been touched by this terrible disease. As some of you may know, my older brother suffers from cerebral palsy, a disorder that also affects the muscles and its contractions. Although the two have much in common, ALS, unlike CP, is a disease that progesses and gets worse over time. That is why research is so important to help find a cure for this degenerative disease. Scientists are discovering new molecular clues on how ALS develops to better track and treat the disease.
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. It has been an honor and privilege to join the fight against ALS, and I hope that you will help me with this fight and promote the research of ALS.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Sincerley,
Eric Hott
URL: http://support.ironphi.org/goto/eric_hott
P.S. Ask your employer if they will double your donation through a matching gift program!
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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.”
