2023-24 LLL Impact Report - Flipbook - Seite 8
CONNECT AND
SERVE
University of
Pennsylvania
The Phi Delts at
the University of
Pennsylvania were
matched with Matthew
and Caitlin Bellini of
Southampton,
Pennsylvania in 2022.
The men routinely go out and help with leaves in
the fall. This past year, they picked up 50 bags of
leaves! Matthew has been living with ALS since
2017.
University of Utah
In November 2020,
Kevin Condra was
diagnosed with ALS.
Kevin has been an
advocate for community
improvement and
health through his
career in public health
for over 30 years.
Kevin and Jonel have been married for over
25 years and have two sons. Since his ALS
diagnosis, Jonel has taken on a new role as a
caregiver, all while balancing her job as a
speech-language pathologist. Kevin uses a head
mouse to continue his sel昀氀ess service to his
community.
When volunteers from Phi Delta Theta at the
University of Utah, led by alumnus Marcell
Mesquita, helped Jonel rake leaves at her and
Kevin’s home, they accomplished more than yard
work. They built friendships and connections.
University of Texas at
El Paso
Bryan was diagnosed
with ALS in 2021 and
was matched with
David Jones, a Phi Delt
alumnus, Province
President, and
volunteer, through
our Connect and Serve program. Instead of
volunteering alone, David decided to turn this
Widener University
Mike was diagnosed
with ALS in 2018 and
passed away May 2024.
Prior to his passing,
he was matched with
the Phi Delts at
Widener University
through our Connect
and Serve program. The men have visited Mike’s
house for the past few years to help with outdoor
cleanup and household chores. This time, they
helped trim bushes and trees and helped clean
up for spring.
“We are so grateful to Leo-Paul, Nick, and
Brian for their hard work and kind, caring support.
What a wonderful group of young men; we
always look forward to their visits,” Mike’s
caregiver, Liz, shared.
MOMENTS LIKE THESE TRULY
DEFINE THE SPIRIT OF GIVING BACK
AND SUPPORTING OUR ALS
FAMILIES.
opportunity into a larger event with local Phi
Delta Thetas at the University of Texas at El Paso.
Despite the nearest ALS family being an hour and
a half away, that didn’t stop the determined group
from leaving ALS better than they found it.
Moments like these truly de昀椀ne the spirit of
giving back and supporting our ALS families.
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