And then there were 4 #usmarines for our #operationleadfromthefront during Thursday #imfit class! Kevin joined Alan Coderre by jumping in with our man Josh and got him into the dancing while Phil Soliz briefed our volunteers on the format of the class.
Marines are coming out in force but we welcome all branches so any #veteran looking to be teamed up with some incredible youth give ruthie@imablefoundation.org a shout on how to get involved!
#olftf Nicki Habecker
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??
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
Thank you! Patrick is looking forward to getting back to class.
Joey is excited!!!!! He misses all his friends!
Austin loves this!! Thank you!!
Would this be appropriate for an 8 year old?
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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Happy Holidays from all of us at IM ABLE and we look forward to great things in '20!!
IM ABLE Foundation New York Chapter makes first grant presentation | BCTV
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IM ABLE Foundation has existed in Wyomissing, PA since 2007 and has redefined what is possible for thousands of people in Berks County and the surrounding communities. The Foundation removes obstacles...We can’t thank you enough Devann Murphy and I’M ABLE Foundation for all of your help in making this happen!!! Can’t wait for nicer weather to get here!!
Awesome! This is so exciting!
Awesome!
#seasonofgiving. This community redefines what is possible each and every day but today is special. Jeremy Hollinger shared the story of how his life was forever changed 22 years ago when he was paralyzed after getting shot in the chest while he was asleep. It’s a powerful story; the link is below. In it, he said, “I would love to get a mountain bike someday and zoom around up there.” One of our donors read his story and decided to grant him that wish for Christmas. We’ll be placing an order for a brand new mountain bike for Jeremy whose attitude of forgiveness and gratitude reminds us of why we love this holiday season, this job and this community. We just told him the good news. “Oh man. I’m blown away. That’s huge. I’m so humbled. I feel like this organization has done so much for me. I’m going to enjoy this bike but I’m definitely going to pay it forward and use it to introduce a bunch of people to riding. Thank you so much!”
Merry Christmas to you all. You make it all happen and we cannot thank you enough.
imablefoundation.org/impact-the-hollinger-family/
Congratulations!
Fantastic! ♥️
Love this!
die hard is definitely a Christmas movie. just sayin
Here is our costume for the local Christmas run.
My thoughts exactly!!
Yippee Kiay.......
#throwbackthursday to our #WeCanWednesday post of Tony Petro, USMC veteran, cancer survivor, double amputee, and lovable jokester, who is truly #redefiningwhatispossible with Inclusive Fitness Trainer, Johanna Rice! #hoorah #usmc #vietnamveteran #semperfi
Go go go Tony!
Holiday Joy = when the IM ABLE Foundation's IM FITTERS and even more volunteers show up for a festive workout and jingle rock dance party! #ohwhatfun #redefiningwhatispossible #seasonofgiving
“That kid right there, he changed my life. He’s stronger than I am. He wants to be the hardest working man in the room. I tell Robert he’s not allowed to call it a disability. It’s a gift.” -Alan Coderre
IM ABLE developed Operation Lead from the Front to provide veterans with a new mission, to focus their attention on someone else. By matching veterans with adaptive athletes, we can foster a mutually beneficial relationship giving everyone something to look forward to.
With your help, we can change more lives like Robert's and Alan's! Please consider donating today: bit.ly/RobertandAlan
Big Heart
So awesome!
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Robert is a stud and is all heart. That is one special kid
Vote for IM ABLE in the Lancaster Barnstormers Tree Decorating competition – top prize is $2K! You can do it in person at the Barnstormer’s stadium or right now online: www.lancasterbarnstormers.com/product/im-able-foundation-and-lancaster-recumbent-tree/
Thank you Lancaster Recumbent for co-sponsoring the tree with us!
I love this!
#wecanwednesday #redefiningwhatispossible
“Arthritis and stenosis, a narrowing of the channel carrying her spinal nerves and cord, were the culprits.
But Margaret McIntosh responded with her trademark resolve. She had her back injected, found the Corps Fitness program through Wyomissing's IM ABLE Foundation, and went to work again on becoming stronger and fitter.
[IM ABLE Foundation’s Adaptive Fitness Trainer, Johanna Rice] Rice said McIntosh progressed in leaps with her posture and balance in the months before Machu Picchu.
“For Margaret, my worry is always about slowing her down,” Rice said. “Because she just wants to go, go, go. She just wants to get the most of her workout. To see someone like that is amazing, because if she's in there for an hour, she's working the whole hour.
“With every challenge I give her, she takes them and she just crushes them.”
Wheelchair can't stop Berks woman from scaling famed peak in South America
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Margaret McIntosh, a 2016 Paralympian from Cumru Township, ascends Machu Picchu after intense training and with the help of Peruvian tour guides.CONGRATULATIONS Margaret! 🤗
Congratulations!!
Awesome 👏🏻
Do you or anyone you know need a ramp for your house? Dr. Robert Denby served in the US Navy before retiring as a lieutenant Commander. He practiced for over fifty years and was an old-fashioned caring doctor who still made house calls until his retirement in 2006. Dr. Denby passed away on October 3, 2019 with his loving wife, Linda Caron Denby by his side. Linda would like to find a new home for an 18 foot adjustable folding aluminum ramp. It's currently in Wyomissing, PA. Please email info@imablefoundation.org if you’re interested.
UPDATE: the ramp has found a new home. Thanks for everyone who helped!
Thank you IM ABLE foundation for posting about ramp and having us be gifted the ramp we have two boys with duchenne muscular dystrophy this will help us out so much. Merry Christmas.
He was a wonderful Doctor
Jarrod Renninger, for any of the One Wish Foundation kids or veterans?
Athletes with Disabilities Network NorthEast Chapter
Cassidy Fletcher !!
I sent email but it came back failed. Can someone contact me? Thanks
A day for the books (and a new IM ABLE Foundation tradition)! Santa Kaag and the merry elves, turned #GivingTuesday into #GivingBackTuesday as we spread holiday cheer (and by cheer, we mean sweets) to the incredible individuals that support the Foundation.
With warm holiday hearts, we thank you!
#redefiningwhatispossible
Penn National Gaming
Masano Auto Park
ROG Orthodontics
Customers Bank
Berks Oral Surgery + Dental Implant Center
White Star Tours Travel Center
Metropolitan Management Group
Kaag, I saw you driving on Lancaster Avenue with a huge smile plastered on your face! I know you had fun today!
I love this!!!❤️
You guys are awesome!!! 😃
Santa got a surprise call that his other sled was done being worked on by one of our favorite bike shops! With our #GivingBackTuesday festivities it was great to acknowledge Shirk's Bike Shop who truly go out of their way to service adaptive athletes gear, that often challenges them technically, to get us back out and moving quickly. Thank you all for your servicing efforts!!
Sport-On Handcycles #explorer #adaptive #orhc
