Georgia Phi Delta Theta Chapters Announce Date/Early Registration for Iron Phive K for ALS
The Georgia chapters of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity will host their annual Iron Phive K “Run, Walk, and Wag” to support ALS Research on Sunday, April 3, 2016. The event is open to the public and will take place on the University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, and Mercer University campuses. The Mercer Iron Phive K is also part of Macon’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival. To register: www.classicraceservices.com.
Atlanta, GA, February 11, 2016 --(PR.com)-- The Georgia chapters of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity will host their annual Iron Phive K “Run, Walk, and Wag” to support ALS Research on Sunday, April 3, 2016.
The event is open to the public and will take place on the University of Georiga (Athens), Georgia Tech (Atlanta), and Mercer University (Macon) campuses. The Mercer Iron Phive K is also part of Macon’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival.
Iron Phive K “Run, Walk, and Wag” is a staggered event that occurs simultaneously in three Georgia cities – Athens, Atlanta, and Macon. Runners lead the course, followed by solo walkers, and finally dogs and their person(s) (tags, leashes and plastic bags are required).
This is the second consecutive year that the groups have joined up to fundraise to support ALS research. Last year, the groups collectively raised over $10,000 to help fight this disease. The ALS Association is Phi Delta Theta’s primary philanthropy.
“We are thrilled to again partner with Phi Delta Theta on this great event. Their continued support, both locally and as a national sponsor of The ALS Association, help create awareness of ALS and the urgency to find a cure,” said Sarah Embro, Executive Director of The ALS Association of Georgia.
The 2016 run is part of the Black Bag Race Series and Clover Glove Race Series. It is open to the public. Registration fees are $35 with a $10 discount to those registering before March 1, 2015. Early registrants will also receive a race t-shirt. Awards will be given to overall male/female, overall masters male/female and top 3 finishers in standard age groups from 10 and under to 75 and over.
“Giving back to the local community is important to members of Phi Delta Theta, especially when there is a strong connection to the cause,” said Nate Bryant, Race Organizer for the UGA chapter. “Phi Delta Theta alum and baseball great Lou Gehrig was a victim of this disease so participating has great meaning for us. The Phive K is just one of several events the Georgia chapters do throughout the year to support this cause.”
On each campus, race day registration and packet pickup begins at 7AM and the run begins at 9AM. Runners interested in participating in any one of the races should register at: www.classicraceservices.com. Those interested in making a donation to the initiative or a specific runner can do so by visiting www.support.ironphi.org.
About Iron Phi
The Iron Phi program 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 mobilizes its membership base to help The ALS Association and Phi Delta Theta Foundation achieve its missions.
Known as the "Iron Horse" during his baseball career, Gehrig, who was initiated into Phi Delta Theta while studying at Columbia University, displayed a never-give-up attitude after being stricken with ALS and continued to inspire those around him. Visit http://support.ironphi.org/ for more information.
About The ALS Association – Georgia Chapter
The ALS Association is the only national non-profit organization fighting the disease on every front. The ALS Association of Georgia provides patient consultation, durable medical equipment loan, children and family counseling, assistive communications, two ALS Clinics hosted by Emory University and Georgia Regents University, and hope for tomorrow through ALS funded research. For more information about The ALS Association – Georgia Chapter, visit www.alsaga.org.
About Phi Delta Theta
Phi Delta Theta was founded on December 26, 1848 at Miami University in Oxford, OH. The men of Phi Delta Theta share a common commitment -- the cultivation of friendship among its members, the acquirement individually of a high degree of mental culture, and the attainment personally of a high standard of morality. Phi Delta Theta has groups at University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, Mercer University, Georgia Southern and University of West Georgia.
The event is open to the public and will take place on the University of Georiga (Athens), Georgia Tech (Atlanta), and Mercer University (Macon) campuses. The Mercer Iron Phive K is also part of Macon’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival.
Iron Phive K “Run, Walk, and Wag” is a staggered event that occurs simultaneously in three Georgia cities – Athens, Atlanta, and Macon. Runners lead the course, followed by solo walkers, and finally dogs and their person(s) (tags, leashes and plastic bags are required).
This is the second consecutive year that the groups have joined up to fundraise to support ALS research. Last year, the groups collectively raised over $10,000 to help fight this disease. The ALS Association is Phi Delta Theta’s primary philanthropy.
“We are thrilled to again partner with Phi Delta Theta on this great event. Their continued support, both locally and as a national sponsor of The ALS Association, help create awareness of ALS and the urgency to find a cure,” said Sarah Embro, Executive Director of The ALS Association of Georgia.
The 2016 run is part of the Black Bag Race Series and Clover Glove Race Series. It is open to the public. Registration fees are $35 with a $10 discount to those registering before March 1, 2015. Early registrants will also receive a race t-shirt. Awards will be given to overall male/female, overall masters male/female and top 3 finishers in standard age groups from 10 and under to 75 and over.
“Giving back to the local community is important to members of Phi Delta Theta, especially when there is a strong connection to the cause,” said Nate Bryant, Race Organizer for the UGA chapter. “Phi Delta Theta alum and baseball great Lou Gehrig was a victim of this disease so participating has great meaning for us. The Phive K is just one of several events the Georgia chapters do throughout the year to support this cause.”
On each campus, race day registration and packet pickup begins at 7AM and the run begins at 9AM. Runners interested in participating in any one of the races should register at: www.classicraceservices.com. Those interested in making a donation to the initiative or a specific runner can do so by visiting www.support.ironphi.org.
About Iron Phi
The Iron Phi program 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 mobilizes its membership base to help The ALS Association and Phi Delta Theta Foundation achieve its missions.
Known as the "Iron Horse" during his baseball career, Gehrig, who was initiated into Phi Delta Theta while studying at Columbia University, displayed a never-give-up attitude after being stricken with ALS and continued to inspire those around him. Visit http://support.ironphi.org/ for more information.
About The ALS Association – Georgia Chapter
The ALS Association is the only national non-profit organization fighting the disease on every front. The ALS Association of Georgia provides patient consultation, durable medical equipment loan, children and family counseling, assistive communications, two ALS Clinics hosted by Emory University and Georgia Regents University, and hope for tomorrow through ALS funded research. For more information about The ALS Association – Georgia Chapter, visit www.alsaga.org.
About Phi Delta Theta
Phi Delta Theta was founded on December 26, 1848 at Miami University in Oxford, OH. The men of Phi Delta Theta share a common commitment -- the cultivation of friendship among its members, the acquirement individually of a high degree of mental culture, and the attainment personally of a high standard of morality. Phi Delta Theta has groups at University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, Mercer University, Georgia Southern and University of West Georgia.
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404 622 3733
http://georgiaphidelts.weebly.com/
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