Phi Delta Theta - Pennsylvania Gamma
Philanthropy
Phi Delta Theta is parntered with the ALS association because of Lou Gherig, an alumnus who died of the disease. It has been our national philanthropy since November, 2002, when the General Council made the parternership official.
Iron Phi Program
The concept of Iron Phi was developed as a way to strengthen both Phi Delta Theta and its impact on the fight against Lou Gehrig's disease. The Fraternity has a philanthropic partnership with The ALS Association, a non-profit entity with the mission of bringing awareness to the disease and finding its cure. Through the fundraising efforts of members of Phi Delta Theta on the way to achieving personal athletic goals, the Fraternity is mobilizing its membership base to help The ALS Association and Phi Delta Theta Foundation achieve its missions.
To become an "Iron Phi", members of Phi Delta Theta (both undergraduates and alumni) must select an athletic endeavor of their choice (any type of athletic event is eligible), raise $1,000 through the Iron Phi website, and accomplish the athletic endeavor itself. It is our goal to have a select number of large-scale Iron Phi events each year across North America, but most individuals become Iron Phis through chapter or individual-led athletic endeavors in local communities.
Meet Our Iron Phis:
Mark Pleiss
Mark graduated from Washington and Jefferson College in 2011, and he became an Iron Phi last Spring when hit the $1,000 dollar goal. He participated in the first Iron Horse Challenge in Pittsburgh this past April. Mark has raised $1,418 to date, passing the second goal of $1,255 that he set. He was also the first Iron Phi our of the Pennsylvania Gamma Chapter.
Michael Perrotti
Michael is the current chapter president at Washington and Jefferson College, and he became an Iron Phi this past Fall when he hit the $1,000 goal. He also ran in the Iron Horse Challenge in Pittsburgh this past April. Michael is the first active member of the Pennsylvania Gamma Chapter to become an Iron Phi, and has raised his goal to $1,316.
Nicholas Huffman & Mathew McKnight
Nick and Matt are beginning their journey to become Iron Phis this semester. Nick plans to particpate in a Tough Mudder over the summer. Matt is planning to run in an Army Ten Miler.
Iron Horse Challenge in Pittsburgh last April
Lou Gehrig Home Run Derby
April 13th, 2014 from 11AM to 5PM at Brooks Park in Washington, PA, the brothers of Pennsylvania Gamma are hosting a home run derby, in which the proceeds go to ALS research. It is our hope that this event catches on, and becomes an annual event. The weeks leading up to the event, we will be doing able sits in the commons from April 1st to the 3rd, from 5PM to 8PM, and in George & Tom's April 8th to the 10th, from 11AM to 2PM. Please contact us with any additional questions, or to register your team.
Golf Outing
First Anual Phi Delta Theta Family and Friends Golf Outing
This past Fall, we held our first annual golf outing at Indian Run Golf Club in Avella, Pennsylvania. We raised around $1,000, and half of the proceeds went to support ALS research. We are looking forward to our Second Anual Phi Delta Theta Family and Friends Golf Outing, and we will keep you posted!
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Golf Outing at Indian Run Golf Club last September