Redefining Possible:
A Message from Our CEO
Moving the Mission Forward
by Alex A. Pilkington, CEO
July 7, 2026
Every day, I have the privilege of witnessing something incredible. I see veterans rediscovering a sense of purpose after injury. I see children accomplishing things their families never imagined possible. I see adults finding confidence, independence, friendship, and strength through fitness, recreation, and community.
What makes these moments so meaningful is that they often begin with a simple opportunity—an adaptive bike, a fitness program, a supportive coach, a grant, or someone willing to say, “Let’s figure out how to make this possible.”
That is what IM ABLE is all about.
When I joined IM ABLE five years ago, I was motivated by Chris’s passion for helping people overcome challenges and by his vision of building an organization that could transform lives for generations to come.
He also helped me to quickly realize that we were doing so much more than providing programs and services. We were helping a person to redefine what they believed was possible for themselves. We were building a community where limitations are challenged, barriers are removed, and people of all abilities can thrive.
Together, we have expanded programs, welcomed new participants, strengthened our team, served thousands of individuals and families, and reached more communities than ever before. Most importantly, we have helped create countless moments where someone moved from “I can’t” to “I can.”
None of this happens because of one person. It happens because of an incredible community of participants, families, volunteers, donors, sponsors, staff, and supporters who believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live an active, healthy, and fulfilling life.
Since then, I have watched this Foundation grow in ways that continue to inspire me. Along the way, we have strengthened our Foundation, deepened our commitment to accountability and transparency, and recently earned Candid’s Platinum Seal of Transparency—the highest level of recognition awarded by Candid
Through this newsletter, we’ll share stories of impact, introduce you to the people behind the mission, provide updates on new programs and initiatives, celebrate milestones, and give you a behind-the-scenes look at where IM ABLE is headed and what we are doing to ensure IM ABLE remains strong and sustainable for generations to come.
Thank you for being part of this journey. Thank you for believing in our mission. Most of all, thank you for helping us continue to change lives and redefine what’s possible every single day.
I am excited for what the future holds for IM ABLE.
With gratitude,
Alex A. Pilkington, MS-MSL
CEO, IM ABLE Foundation
