The IM ABLE Foundation BASH 2020 is right around the corner on March 14. We are still looking for volunteers to assist with pre-Bash setup on Fri-March 13, Bash support on Sat-March 14, and post-Bash tear-down on Sun-March 16. Join us! #redefiningwhatispossible #makeadifference #community
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This is a volunteer sign up for the 2020 IM Able Bash. We are looking for help on Friday (set up) Saturday (Bash) and/or Sunday (clean up). THANK YOU so much for your help. We couldn't put on a succe...Fees for our 17th Annual Got the Nerve? Triathlon on May 16, 2020 increase as of March 15th so if interested in joining us in Mt Gretna take the opportunity to register today! Also take notice of the new races such as aqua bike & duathlon we've added for '20 for more opportunities to join us.
Click to register: www.athlinks.com/event/17th-annual-got-the-nerve-triathlon2020-169456
If you are unsure if you have already entered the event then click here to confirm your entry:
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#paratriathlon #paratriathlete #allabilities USA Triathlon
Sheena, relay?! Get Chris on that bike!!!
IM ABLE Foundation updated their phone number.
Our new program, Operation Lead From the Front #olftf, #Teaming up great young people with #vets to make amazing things happen!
If you know of any interested vets have them contact us!
#adaptivefitness #allabilities #imfit #stillserving U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Army U.S. Navy US Air Force Pennsylvania National Guard
Veterans in Berks help kids with special needs get a workout
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Click here to view this video from wfmz.com.Excellent programs and people.......
WFMZ came to the IM FIT class a few weeks back and will be doing a feature piece on IM ABLE's new program, Operation Lead from the Front sponsored by Customers Bank and Penn National Gaming. It's set to air Tuesday, Febuary 25th at 6PM.
Thank you to Orthopaedic Associates of Reading, Ltd. and Riverfront Federal Credit Union for your support of the IM FIT program, ensuring these kids have opportunities like this!
69 news Berks County is on at 5:30
I’m going to make everyone at the firehouse watch it lol! Bartender holds the remote lol
Calling on anyone who would be willing/able to lend a hand with our IM ABLE Foundation 7th Annual Bash on March 14th. This is our biggest year yet so great volunteers will ensure it will be a success. Thank you for your consideration and get ready for an amazing night!
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This is a volunteer sign up for the 2020 IM Able Bash. We are looking for help on Friday (set up) Saturday (Bash) and/or Sunday (clean up). THANK YOU so much for your help. We couldn't put on a succe...And like that, the BASH is SOLD OUT!
It is humbling beyond words that the community is so enthusiastic to support the IM ABLE Foundation. THANK YOU!
See you on March 14th at Masano Auto Park!
24 hours. That’s how long you have to register for the BASH. imablefoundation.org/2020bash/
Honestly, you may not even have that long. We’re approaching capacity and will take down registration tomorrow at 4:30PM or when we hit the ceiling, whichever happens first. That friend who you invited and she said she’d register this weekend, call her now. Your brother who always annoys the heck out of you because he’s always doing things at the last possible minute, just register for him. He’ll thank you later.
Also, Happy President’s Day! Anyone want to argue about politics? No, of course you don’t. Well, maybe you do, but please do it somewhere else. We’re too busy celebrating Beth’s birthday by doing birthday burpees. Beth’s the one in the middle, wearing pink. #quadamputee #redefiningwhatispossible
Happy Valentine's day! #blessed #spreadthelove
oh my heart! 💞
Love this picture of Chris and the kids...
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So excited to welcome Autumn Noel Beane, our first female #veteran to #operationleadfromthefront, for Thursday night #imfit to work side by side with some amazing young imfitter’s! #usmc
Welcome Autumn! Thank you!♥️
Thanks for all your help Autumn! So great to have you on board!
It was awesome to meet you Autumn! Hope to see you back soon.
Proud to have this young woman who we saw earn her title
AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME!
You go girl
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The IM ABLE Foundation is adding two new bikes to our Adaptive Biking Program. Both the Explorer III and the Jeetrike will have electronic assistance to help you charge up the hills of Berks County. They’ll be used to provide more opportunities for you to get out on the trails. No excuses, just move! If you are interested in trying one of these out, we want to hear from you. Email us at info@imablefoundation.org and prepare to get muddy!
This is made possible through a grant from the Administration for Community Living through the PA Paralysis Resource Center. #redefiningwhatispossible #wecanwednesday Sport-On Handcycles
Brantlee!
Boxer and IM ABLE Foundation equipment grant recipient, Johnisha Wright, pays it forward by volunteering as a boxing coach for the IM ABLE Foundation's IM FITTERS classes. The experience has been life-changing!
"Being adaptive can be very hard, stressful, frustrating, and confusing, but to have something to look forward to every Tuesday and Thursday, gives us all the more reason to keep pushing with a purpose. Even if it's just an hour long. These kids have brought so much joy into my life from the moment I stepped into the gym. The light in their eyes, made my heart smile so big.” -Johnnie
#wecanwednesday #redefiningwhatispossible #inspiration #adaptivefitness
The boxing station is clearly one of my son Patrick's favorites! Thank you for sharing your gifts with our kids♥️♥️
Joined by Rep. Mark Rozzi & Chad Schlanger, the IM ABLE Foundation proudly presented grant recipient, Steve Kreitz, with his first adaptive bike. He’ll ride a bike outside along with his long-time gym buddy and fellow amputee, Tony Petro, for the first time in 17 years thanks to the Foundation’s incredibly gracious supporters and Lancaster Recumbent! Happy trails, Steve!
#redefiningwhatispossible
IM ABLE Foundation gives adaptive bike to amputee
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"I like being on the trails and just being outside, and with this bike, I'll be able to do that again."Awwww 🥰
#USMC represented when the IM ABLE Foundation’s Operation Lead From the Front program teamed up with the IM FIT class on Thursday! Phil Soliz started it off by briefing the volunteers on the evening’s IM FIT exercises. Then, Kevin R Fraunfelter joined Alan Coderre and Chris Kaag, and literally jumped in with IM FITTER, Josh, for a workout and dance party.
Way to represent, #marines, but can we PLEASE get some other branches out here?
#army #navy #nationalguard #airforce #coastguard #veteran
If you're a veteran looking for a new mission or a way to volunteer in this community, you can learn more at imablefoundation.org/olftf/
#OLFTF #redefiningwhatispossible
Traci K. Soliz
US ARMY JOE SERPA I WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER
Thank you to Penn National Gaming for your support of Operation Lead from the Front. If you're a veteran looking for a new mission or a way to volunteer in this community, you can learn more at imablefoundation.org/olftf/
Penn National donation gives boost to IM ABLE program
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"My goal with this program is to give other veterans a new mission and get these kids more active."💖 Love this! 💖
AWESOME!
The IM ABLE Foundation proudly accepts and embraces the Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve, delivered by Roslyn Schroeder, East/Central Representative for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). #PAARNG
#hirenationalguard #hirereserve #hiremorevets #redefiningwhatispossible
•We fully recognize, honor, and comply with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.
•We will provide our managers and supervisors with the tools they need to effectively manage employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve.
•We appreciate the values, leadership, and unique skills Service members bring to the workforce and will encourage opportunities to hire Guardsmen, Reservists, and Veterans.
•We will continually recognize and support our country’s Service members and their families, in peace, in crises, and in war.
The BASH at Masano Auto Park is the place to be in Berks County on March 14, 2020. NEW THIS YEAR - IT'S 100% FREE. Tickets are limited so register right now. Bring your friends. www.imablefoundation.org/2020bash 🍀🍻🇺🇸
Is this children friendly?
Free??
No excuses, just move!
and we will be there! This is so awesome
Sarah Arend-DAmore
IM FIT program starts back up tomorrow! The 8-week session is completely free to all participants thanks to a sponsorship from the Orthopaedic Associates of Reading, Ltd. IM FIT classes offer a supportive and motivational fitness environment where adaptive individuals can learn and practice the fundamentals of exercise and basic movement. The class is on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:45 – 7:45PM. If you’re coming for the first time, please arrive by 6:30 to fill out some paperwork. #redefiningwhatispossible IM ABLE Foundation's IM FITTERS
Is there an age requirement to participate?
Thank you! Patrick is looking forward to getting back to class.
Joey is excited!!!!! He misses all his friends!
Would this be appropriate for an 8 year old?
Austin loves this!! Thank you!!
Thank you to Pennsylvania Magazine for featuring Operation Lead from the Front's Robert and Alan! #WeCanWednesday #redefiningwhatispossible
Another year. Another day. Another chance to redefine what is possible. Jennie Lillis internalizes this mantra when she gets out of bed and makes the 2 hour bus ride from Reading to her Corps Fitness CrossFit Berks adaptive fitness trainer, Johanna Rice. If that dedication doesn’t stir something inside of you, the rest of Jennie's story will.
"What do you want to do with this one wild and precious life?" - Mary Oliver.
Warning: this story contains graphic content that some may find disturbing.
“I had a stroke on March 10th, 2014. I get the question a lot: why did you have your stroke. I know why. I did it. Really bad habits, I was a functioning raging alcoholic, a functioning drug addict. It’s true, what doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger. There were points where I was yelling at God, “how strong do you think I am??” Being here at IM ABLE, everything’s possible. There’s so much possibility here. The logo, the I, the M. To me, it’s I’m possible. This is part of my soul. I don’t want to say it’s my reason to go on, but it kind of is.”
Read Jennie’s full IMPACT statement at: imablefoundation.org/impact-jennie-lillis/
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**Jennie has been participating in IM ABLE Foundation’s adaptive fitness program since autumn, 2018. She reluctantly agreed to share her story. What follows is her unedited, uninterrupted response ...JENNIE! You are an inspiration!
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