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Celebrating 50 Years of Inclusion, Impact, and Inspiration!

You Did It — Our 50th Anniversary Bash SHATTERED RECORDS!
Because of YOU, our milestone celebration didn’t just shine… it SOARED!
We are thrilled to share the incredible, history‑making results from our 50th Anniversary Bash. Your generosity, passion, and belief in our mission made this the most successful event in our five decades!
Here’s what YOU made possible:

Close to 500 guests filling the room with energy and excitement
A record number of sponsors standing strong behind our mission & vision
The most successful Raise‑the‑Paddle in our history
Our endowment goal fully funded
A record 16 new members joining the Possibilities Society

And there’s more…
Thanks to your overwhelming Raise‑the‑Paddle gifts — paired with a generous $15,000 matching gift from the Harbaugh Family, AND a surprise $12,500 match from the Scott and Trish Karll Charitable Fund, AND a surprise $10,000 paddle raise from the Van Wyk Charitable Foundation — that portion alone skyrocketed to an incredible $106,250!
In all, a total of more than $250,000 was raised to advance our mission & vision!
Your support didn’t just break records—it strengthened our future. Every dollar fuels opportunity, independence, and empowerment for the participants and families we proudly serve.
We are humbled. We are grateful. And we are again inspired by this amazing community.
Thank you for making our 50th anniversary a celebration we will never forget!
 
Want to see the highlights?
The Bash Photo Gallery
Catch the brightest moments, biggest smiles, and best highlights from the night… visit The Bash photo gallery at https://my.guestpix.com/guest/access/135353/FAA237E9.
Opening the Evening with Fireworks!
We kicked off the evening by featuring our incredible participants and a few fireworks! Opening Video
Reaching Higher!
We celebrate our incredible participants—each one pushing boundaries, lifting one another up, and reaching higher than ever before. Here’s to the courage to grow, the strength to try, and the joy of achieving more than we imagined. Let’s keep reaching—higher, stronger, together! Raise-the-Paddle Video
 
 
We have an exciting evening planned just for you, including

Open bar, dinner, Premier auction, LIVE auction, Raise-the-Paddle for the Mission & Vision
NEW this year! Vacation Station (purchase a vacation of your choice) and Cheers to 50 Years! Punch Wall (punch for a prize)
Plus… Spirit Pull, Sip & Serve Outdoor Wicker Island Cart Raffle, Trip Raffle – 5-night stay for two in the Bahamas, Saint Maarten, or other Caribbean destination
Entertainment by Felix & Fingers Dueling Pianos

After the event concludes, see all the event photos – and add yours! Click here or scan the QR code to view and upload.

 
Bash 2026 Raffles, LIVE Items, and Vacation Station Trips
 
CLICK HERE FOR THE PROGRAM BOOKLET
 
Bash 2026 Invitation
Vacation Station – Buy it Now! No bidding necessary!

Molly Korb, WDSRA Foundation Trustee, and Kristy Henson, WDSRA Development Manger, want you to know about an exciting opportunity just for YOU! The Vacation Station, new this year at the Bash, offers 6 different trips that you can buy NOW and travel LATER. No bidding necessary! Trips are available for purchase 2/28 thru 3/13/26. Questions? Contact Kristy at [email protected] or 630-681-0962. WDSRA – Celebrating 50 Years of Inclusion, Impact, and Inspiration!
 

Saturday, March 6, 2027 – Details are tentative
The Abbington Distinctive Banquets
3S002 Route 53, Glen Ellyn, Illinois
(Corner of Route 53 & Butterfield Rd.)
6pm Registration & Cocktails
7-9pm Welcome, Dinner, & Program,
9-11pm Entertainment – Felix & Fingers Dueling Pianos
$175 per person with Open Bar
Your reply is requested before February 16, 2026
Cocktail attire encouraged.
Colors for the evening are rose gold, black, and white.
 

Donations & Sponsorships Available 
Donations Wanted
Interested in donating an item to the auction? Contact Kristy at 630-681-0962 or [email protected].
Sponsorships Available 
Interested in being a sponsor or donor? Contact Lea at 630-681-0962 or [email protected].

Why Your Support Matters
Support for WDSRA is actively shaping the present and future lives of our participants & their families. Hear how WDSRA programs are enriching lives and creating communities.

 
Donations are always welcome!
CLICK HERE TO DONATE

 

Event Date
Saturday, March 7, 2026

Event Location

The Abbington Distinctive Banquets
3S002 Route 53, Glen Ellyn, Illinois
(Corner of Route 53 & Butterfield Rd.)

Event Cost

$175 per person with Open Bar
Your reply is requested before February 16, 2026
Cocktail attire encouraged.
Colors for the evening are rose gold, black, and white.

 

Sponsorships Available
Interested in being a sponsor or donor? Contact Lea at 630-681-0962 or [email protected].