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Luis Garcia

Gear Up New York 2026

My Gear Up New York Journey!

This summer, I am dedicating my time to serving others on one of The Ability Experience's cycling events called Gear Up New York. I will be joining a team that will travel across the Empire State from Niagara Falls to Manhattan in order to spread our message of empathy and acceptance for our friends with disabilities! We will meet with dozens of organizations that support people with disabilities along the way.

Please help me support The Ability Experience and this mission by making a donation through this page. The process is fast, easy and secure. Thanks so much for your support... and please share this page with any friends who you think might be interested in donating!

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My Story

Monday 23rd Mar
Since joining the Theta Theta Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi in fall 2021, I have found a purpose for myself through service and leadership. What started as an interest has turned now into a commitment to give back and contribute to something bigger than myself. Over the past couple of years, I have been in various leadership committees within the organization, including the Risk Management Committee and currently being in the Philanthropy Committee for 3 years now. Each of these experiences has helped me grow personally and develop my passion for intentional leadership.
Service and Servant Leadership has always been important to me, and Pi Kappa Phi's mission to advocate for people with disabilities is perfectly aligned with my own beliefs. Being involved in The Ability Cycling Experience and our philanthropy week, 'War of the Roses,' has allowed me to meet some amazing people throughout the University of Iowa campus and witnessed the true impact of coming together and work together. I hope to encourage our members to lead with empathy and use their leadership roles to create lasting positive changes in their communities. I would love the opportunity to continue this journey and help make a positive difference in the world.

Riding with purpose

Tuesday 30th Dec

As this year comes to an end, I’ve been thinking a lot about how I want to move forward and what kind of impact I want to make. For me, that starts with being part of something bigger than myself.


My name is Luis Garcia, and I’m a student at the University of Iowa. This year, I’m raising funds for Gear Up New York, a signature event of Pi Kappa Phi’s Ability experience. A cycling journey from Buffalo to New York City. It’s not just about the miles on the road — it’s about the people we meet along the way. Riders visit organizations that support individuals with disabilities, hear their stories.

Your donation would mean more than you know. Thank you for being part of this journey with me and for helping make a difference.

Thank you to my donors

$262.50

Kyle Peterson

ODH

$240.74

Anonymous

$210

Chris G

$157.50

Bryce Polan

Dump 4 gallons of chocolate milk and give ten thousand bees a shout out

$112

Francisco Garcia

Son, I am very proud of you and everything you are doing for The Ability Experience. Your dedication, compassion, and willingness to help others show the kind of man you have become. Keep pushing forward, enjoy every moment of this journey, and always remember that your family is behind you every step of the way. Love you 😘

$105

Anita Marquez

$105

Aiden Miller

I’m beyond proud that I can say my good friend Luis is going to bike across the NY state! Not only that, but he’s doing it for a noble cause. Godspeed Louchella, love ya! 🫴🕊️

$105

Nico Spadavecchia

$105

John Barton

One of the most dedicated guys I know; never fails to amaze us. Congrats on your progress thus far and best of luck on your expedition, Luis. Keep turning that wheel.

$105

Daniel Messina

Go kill this shit, so hyped for you. I know you going to do great, super proud brotha. Start making better decisions after this, you gonna do great things in life. Love you brotha

$105

Frank Novakowski

The Wall

$105

Kai Lindholm

$105

Trey Mudd

Thank you for supporting the ability experience!

$78.75

Landis Pietrzak

Keep being an inspiration to many

$75

Commonground

Love your mission in supporting the disability community! Best of luck from Commonground!

$63

Adrian Swanson

$60

Jose Vargas

$52.50

Mark Lacamera

$52.50

Jon Legittino

Super excited for you! Proud to call you a brother! 🐐

$52.50

Patrick Fornatto

FTK!!

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Bill And Kathy Mcdonald

Good luck and have fun!

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Heidi Nading

I love your cause!!! Have a great ride!

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Aaron Fink

Let’s go!

$52.50

Jovani Garcia

$52.50

Anonymous

$52.50

Josh Kern

Go be great

$52.50

Harrison Oxford

$52.50

J Kruse

$52.29

John M

$52

Nicolas Buonincontro

You’re gonna kill it this summer! - Nic B ΠA Joh transam ‘24

$50

Joe Simpkins

Have a great ride!

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Sully

🫡

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Noah Simpkins

Enjoy the ride, ODH!

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Janet Holton

$31.50

Nicky Montana

#keepgoing #ibelieveinyou #princeofGH

$26.25

Jenna Mcclurg

$26.25

Angie Blakeley

$26.25

Payton Lockas

Super proud to call you a brother. You are doing impactful things for our community. Wish you nothing but the best and definitely excited for you! Love you man -Pushing P

$26.25

Maria Gutierrez

$26.25

Aidan Parnell

$26.25

Adam Lacamera

$26.25

Julian Catania

USLOU

$26.25

Nick Mcdonnell

Let’s go king! Proud of you

$26.24

Mason Lerma

Chuy Chug Chug

$25

Grace Turley

🐆 🔜

$25

Isaac

The challenge is to come to a lolla after show with me

$25

Chloe Menneke

shave that head 👨🏼‍🦲

$21

Tricia Gross

$21

Callie Santry

🐆

$21

Delaney Speth

bye bye hair

$21

Benjamin Bennick

Go donate blood to the degowin blood institute, get myself and another brother to join

$21

Sam Tompkins

$21

Dante Vicini

Hell yea Luis hope you’re well this is awesome

$21

Michael Loizzo

Chug a bottle of airliner ranch

$21

Joe Paglini

Kick some ass

$20

Ryan Brown

$16.45

Ryan Brown

$15.75

Ryan Mcdonald

$15.75

Nick Loizzo

Cheetah.

$15.75

Daniel Haack

LOUU

$15.75

Jesse

I dare you to eat the Wasabi ball

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Griffin Riley

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Anonymous

$10.50

Garrett Rice

Kill this shit brotha, expecting big things Lou🤙

$10.50

Daniel Mesirow

$10.50

Luka Luburic

$10.50

Charlie Eaton

Yes

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Hannah Ruby

$10.50

Braeden Brown

Love you Luis

$10.50

Jack Poczos

eat an entire ball of wasabi in one sitting

$10.50

Zach Holton

Let’s go Lou

$10.50

Michael Loizzo

Wasabi time

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James Clancy

Air Bus burger

$10

Mason Lerma

Eat the ball of wasabi

$10

Jonny Klaeren

Love you man I know you’re gonna work very hard for this I’m proud of you dawg

$5.25

Ryan Hamilton

Have fun with 5 more miles brotha you’ve got this.

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Ryan Hamilton

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Jeremy G

$5

Anonymous

I challenge u to burn that dumb pink Whitney hat

$5

Heather Hope Kraus

You rock

$1.05

Thomas Mills

I don’t wanna see you anywhere but Touse this weekend