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Montana Alpha - University of Montana
My Iron Phi Story
Welcome to My Personal Iron Phi Page
Dear Friends, Family, Associates and Brothers,
This year, I'll be attempting to become an Iron Phi - a distinction given to a small percentage of members within my Fraternity. I am a proud graduate of the University of Montana where I was a member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity class of 91'. 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.
This journey is deeply personal. Two extraordinary men, Joe Ryan and Bill Hart, both of whom I was blessed to know, recently lost their battles with ALS. Joe was a high school classmate whose friendship and spirit stretched far beyond the hallways of our youth. Bill was more than a mentor; he was a guiding hand throughout my career, a man whose wisdom and integrity shaped so much of who I became professionally and personally.
To do this, I have set a goal that is a much symbolic as it is physical. On Oct 4th, I will run from downtown Kansas City to Lawrence, Kansas - a distance of roughly 42 miles along the back roads. My destination is the front steps of the Phi Delta Theta Kansas Alpha Chapter. This is not a simple run; it is an endurance test that will take 9 to 10 hours to complete. Every step will be dedicated to Bill, to Joe, and to the countless others who have been affected by this devastating disease.
This run is not just about covering miles - it is about carrying their legacy forward. It is about resilience, about love, and about the unwavering hope that one day we will see a cure for ALS.
I've set my personal goal at $15,000. So I need your help. Would you please consider making a donation, any amount is greatly appreciated (donations by US residents are tax-deductible)? 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 (12520 Summit Street Kanas City, MO. 64145) 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,
Kristian E. la Cour-Madsen
Montana Alpha 91'
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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.”
