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Rolling Hills Preparatory and Renaissance Schools in San Pedro California Support IM ABLE Athlete

Recently, our freind at the Interact Club and the students at Rolling Hills Prep in San Pedro, California presented Ryan with his adaptive hand cycle. Ryan was paralyzed in a boating accident when he was 19 but it has always been a dream of his to complete a triathlon. Through a school-wide fitness challenge led by … Continue reading Rolling Hills Preparatory and Renaissance Schools in San Pedro California Support IM ABLE Athlete

IM ABLE athlete Patrick Sweeney discovers the joy of triathlon

T3 member Patrick Sweeney is a spokesperson for The IM ABLE Foundation which was created to build and support active lifestyles for individuals with disabilities. When Pat was 18 years old, he was diagnosed with Rasmussen’s Syndrome, a rare disease that attacks the right hemisphere of his brain. In 2006, Patrick had a hemispherectomy, which stopped the progression of his disease … Continue reading IM ABLE athlete Patrick Sweeney discovers the joy of triathlon

GET UP and CLIMB!–Spooky Nook Sports

IM ABLE recently hosted a “Get Up and Climb” day at Spooky Nook Sports, in Lancaster, PA. Partnering with ABOVE LIMITS, IM ABLE was able to transform the Nooks famed climbing wall into an adaptive wall so that individuals with a broad range of disabilities could come out and climb. This was such an exciting … Continue reading GET UP and CLIMB!–Spooky Nook Sports

Reading Royals–Sled Hockey Demo Day

The IM ABLE Foundation hosted a Sled Hockey Demo Day at the Reading Royals’ Santander Arena on Saturday, December 27th. The goal of this event was to invite individuals with disabilities who had never had the opportunity to try out Sled Hockey, the chance to test out this exciting sport. With the help of the … Continue reading Reading Royals–Sled Hockey Demo Day

IM ABLE Hand Cyclist Russell Selkirk Takes on the Philadelphia Marathon

  With the Philadelphia Marathon only two days away there is at least one competitor, who is facing the event with a new drive and a more positive spirit. His name is Russell Selkirk and he’s a two-time competitor, having also participated in the Marathon last year, but not with the same intensity he’s planning … Continue reading IM ABLE Hand Cyclist Russell Selkirk Takes on the Philadelphia Marathon

Riding through challenges in Lancaster County

This bike ride is more than just an outdoor activity. For Patrick Sweeney, it’s freedom. “Makes you feel like you’re whole again. Makes you feel like you’re back at it. Like you’re a normal person. You don’t have limitations, the sky’s the limit.” Sweeney is one of 20 cyclists who particiated in “Get Up and … Continue reading Riding through challenges in Lancaster County