Disability Advocate & Nonprofit Founder; Founder of Foreseeable Future Foundation; USA Paralympic Track National Champion; Motivational Speaker

Franklin, TN, USA
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Griffin Pinkow Biography

Griffin Pinkow is a disability advocate, nonprofit founder, and motivational speaker whose personal experience with vision loss has shaped his work in accessibility, inclusion, and adaptive sports. Diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative eye disease that causes gradual vision loss, at around age 11, Pinkow was an active athlete who enjoyed baseball and the outdoors before his parents noticed changes in his vision during games. Instead of withdrawing from the challenges of his diagnosis, Pinkow focused on advocacy and community engagement.

Pinkow founded Foreseeable Future Foundation to support the visually impaired and blind community in living more fulfilling lives through sports and recreation. The foundation’s mission centers on educational awareness and breaking down barriers by providing access to specialized equipment, funding opportunities, and in-person experiences. Its events, such as "Dining in the Dark," bring together the sighted and visually impaired communities to foster understanding and inclusion. Foreseeable Future Foundation is recognized as a national nonprofit organization dedicated to advocacy, adaptive sports, and community-building for individuals with vision loss.

The foundation has supported more than 1,000 visually impaired and blind children, veterans, and adults through its funding program, enabling participation in sports. Its Self Advocacy program provides resources and materials to help young people advocate for themselves in their local communities, including in educational and athletic settings. Since its inception, Foreseeable Future Foundation has impacted over 5,000 individuals and their families, contributing to a more inclusive community nationwide. The organization has been featured in People magazine and received a Business Leadership Excellence Award nomination at the CXO 2.0 Conference.

Pinkow’s athletic achievements include completing four marathons, competing at the national level in cycling, and learning to snowboard, all while being blind. He has participated in several national tandem cycling championships, including winning the USA Paralympic Track National Championships. Before age 35, Pinkow completed four marathons and built a nonprofit dedicated to serving those facing vision loss.

Pinkow has shared his story with audiences at organizations such as the United States Association for Blind Athletes, New York Institution for the Blind, Pepperdine University, and California School for the Blind. He has also appeared on Good Day New York and been featured in national media. Pinkow’s work, grounded in humility, empowerment, persistence, and leadership, continues to challenge perceptions about the capabilities of the visually impaired and highlights the importance of resilience, adaptive sports, and community inclusion.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/13/2026.

Griffin Pinkow Videos

Griffin Gala 2024 Speech

Griffin Gala 2024 Speech

Griffin Pinkow & Kathy Ireland on Good Day NY

Griffin Pinkow & Kathy Ireland on Good Day NY

Griffin Pinkow, founder of the Foreseeable Future Foundation and Kathy Ireland speak with Good Day NY about the foundations goal of empowering the...

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