JOURNEY OF HOPE

Each summer, 90 undergraduate and alumni members from across the United States cycle 4,000 miles from the west coast to Washington, D.C. participating in activities and events to promote a greater understanding of people with disabilities. Through team member fundraising and corporate sponsorships, the event raises more than $600,000. Along the journey, riders participate in service projects and raising awareness about disabilities. There are now three routes on the Journey of Hope: North, South, and Trans America.

GEAR UP FLORIDA

Gear Up Florida cycles through Florida communities to raise funds and awareness for people with disabilities. Every Summer 35 undergraduates and alumni of Pi Kappa Phi cycle 800 miles through 13 cities before ending in Tallahassee. Gear Up Florida raises more than $75,000, through team member fundraising and corporate sponsorships.

GEAR UP NEW YORK

Gear Up New York is a bold new adventure from The Ability Experience, offering students and alumni a chance to serve others and create lasting impact. Ride 560 miles from Buffalo to New York City, building connections and raising awareness for people with disabilities. It’s more than a ride – it’s a journey.

ABILITY CAMP

Pi Kappa Phi members forgo the traditional college spring break experience to attend this week of service, brotherhood and fun. Undergraduates from all over the country have the opportunity to attend one of these two-day programs, where they work together to construct accessible amenities for facilities serving people with disabilities.

ABILITY EXPERIENCE CHALLENGE

Challenges are your way to help impact the lives of people with disabilities across the country while challenging yourself mentally and physically. These events are open to anyone that wants to challenge themselves in order to promote the abilities of all people. Join us for a 5k, 10k, half marathon or a marathon. Funds raised through these events help provide people with disabilities the opportunity to participate in these events alongside the rest of the participants.

BERGSTROM FELLOWS

The Bergstrom Fellowship awards men of Pi Kappa Phi who dedicate their summer to service as a counselor for a camp that serves people with disabilities. The program is designed to give men of Pi Kappa Phi who have a desire to serve a camp as a counselor, have a summer job, and gain additional distinction and scholarship for their efforts.

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PI ALPHA SOCIETY

Pi Alphas are members of an elite society that have completed a summer event on behalf of The Ability Experience. These members successfully completed a national Ability Experience event. Over 2,000 Pi Kappa Phis are part of this exclusive club, which equates to less than 1% of the membership that make up all of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity.

Members of the Beta Omicron Chapter who are members of the Pi Alpha Society include:

• Chris Baker: Journey of Hope (2001)
• Wes Breeden: Journey of Hope (2001)
• Steven Austin: Journey of Hope (2003)
• John Gillard: Build America (2003)
• Rodney Clements: Journey of Hope (2007)
• DJ Klucznik: Journey of Hope (2007)
• Wil Adams: Gear Up Florida (2007)
• John Hall: Gear Up Florida (2007)
• Collin McKnight: Journey of Hope (2008)
• Adam Upshaw: Journey of Hope (2008)
• Cody Bourque: Gear Up Florida (2008)
• Nick Breaux: Gear Up Florida (2008, 2010); Journey of Hope (2010)
• Cameron Moises: Gear Up Florida (2009, 2010); Journey of Hope (2011)
• Jon Lee: Gear Up Florida (2010)
• Chase Harvey: Gear Up Florida (2010); Journey of Hope (2011)
• Chris Alley: Gear Up Florida (2011)
• Ryan Jeffords: Gear Up Florida (2012)
• Sean Austin: Gear Up Florida (2013, 2015); Journey of Hope (2016)
• Austin Craft: Gear Up Florida (2015)
• Zack Cockerham: Gear Up Florida (2015)
• Thomas Marlbrough: Journey of Hope (2016)
• William Devall: Journey of Hope (2016)
• Michael Dailey: Journey of Hope (2016); Gear Up Florida (2017)
• David Johnson: Gear Up Florida (2017)
• Tyler Vienne: Build America (2018)
• Trace Anthon: Journey of Hope (2022)
• Mitchell Mayfield: Journey of Hope (2025)