Friends & Family-

I am so excited to finally announce that I am going to be representing my fraternity, Pi Kappa Phi, for the upcoming competition, Pi Beta Phi's Phinest. I will be running against men from other fraternities, all competing for the honor of becoming one of the very few men chosen to represent Pi Beta Phi on Arizona State University's campus. 

Over the next few weeks, I will be competing in a talent show, speed reading competition, social media competition, Pi Beta Phi trivia game, and a fundraising competition. 

Here is where I need your support. Yes, we are all competing against each other, but the cause that benefits from our efforts is truly special. All money we raise will go towards Lead, Read, Achieve. One in four children will grow up functionally illiterate. With the help of this foundation, Pi Beta Phi will create a more literate and productive society. In addition, the money I raise will help me get so much closer to becoming Pi Phi's Phinest! 

I appreciate any support you are willing or able to provide. You all are incredibly important to me, and I am so excited to share videos and pictures from this journey I am about to start. The main competition is February 27th, and hopefully I will be able to share a win with all of you. 

$3500 is going to be tough, but I am confident I can reach this goal not just for me, but the children who benefit from such generous contributions. 

Thank you so much. 

Much love,
Gunnar Coop