At the IM ABLE Foundation, we are witness to life-changing moments, random acts of kindness, and incredible people willing to give of themselves for the benefit of others more often than most. And we hope we never get used to it. We hope we never take it for granted. We hope to emulate their beautiful … Continue reading IMPACT – Culp & Noyes Families
Category: Impact
IMPACT – McDevitt, Saunders, and Kutch Families
IM ABLE Foundation Donors Tom and Elaine McDevitt provide opportunity for two Berks County families. Chris Saunders was 30 years old and hunting with his dad in 2011 when his life changed forever. “I was up in the tree stand and the whole tree fell,” said Chris. “It’s not like the stand broke. It all … Continue reading IMPACT – McDevitt, Saunders, and Kutch Families
IMPACT – Tom and Elaine McDevitt
IM ABLE Foundation Donors Tom and Elaine McDevitt provide opportunity for two Berks County families. Chris Saunders was 30 years old and hunting with his dad in 2011 when his life changed forever. “I was up in the tree stand and the whole tree fell,” said Chris. “It’s not like the stand broke. It all … Continue reading IMPACT – Tom and Elaine McDevitt
IMPACT – Brian Vulgaris
May 2020. As most people are trying to find their way, Brian Vulgaris has his marching orders. Brian works in the Bureau of Procurement for the State of Pennsylvania. He’s putting in 12 hours a day trying to find the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to keep everyone safe. Vendors who have supplied the state with … Continue reading IMPACT – Brian Vulgaris
IMPACT – Andrew Yoder and Rick Poole
Marathons have an ancient history. Legend is that way back in 490 BC, Philippides ran non-stop from the battlefields of Marathon, Greece back to Athens to announce victory over the Persians. “We have won!” he said and then immediately fell over dead. Triathlons, on the other hand are relatively young. The first one was held in … Continue reading IMPACT – Andrew Yoder and Rick Poole
IMPACT – Patrick & Jim Sweeney
“In high school, I played soccer and competed briefly as an amateur player, but it hasn’t always been that way,” explained Patrick. “I started having seizures around four or five. This made my childhood difficult.” “He was very active in many sports,” Patrick’s dad, Jim, recalled, “soccer, little league baseball, track, wrestling and swimming. His … Continue reading IMPACT – Patrick & Jim Sweeney
Penn National Donation Gives Boost to IM ABLE Program
(Story by WFMZ-TV 69 News) A new program launched by the IM ABLE Foundation is getting off to a strong start, thanks in part to a donation from Penn National Gaming. The Wyomissing-based company has donated $15,000 to IM ABLE’s “Operation Lead from the Front” initiative. The program matches veteran mentors with children with disabilities. … Continue reading Penn National Donation Gives Boost to IM ABLE Program
IM ABLE Foundation Gives Adaptive Bike to Amputee
(Story by WFMZ-TV 69 News) It’s said that you never forget how to ride a bike. Steven Krietz of Wernersville didn’t forget. He was no longer able to, after an accident at Blue Marsh Lake in 2003 changed everything. “I went fishing. It was just supposed to be a normal night fishing,” Krietz recalled. “Being … Continue reading IM ABLE Foundation Gives Adaptive Bike to Amputee
RHS Gets Equipment Donation for Special Education Students
(Story by WFMZ-TV 69 News) Reading High School’s special education team is partnering with a local foundation to help students stay active. For Chris Kaag, the founder of the IM ABLE Foundation, his mission to promote activity in kids of all abilities is his driving force. “There’s lots of kids who are very sedentary and … Continue reading RHS Gets Equipment Donation for Special Education Students