BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//Calagator//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Adapt2Play METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260922T000351Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20270306T190000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20270306T180000Z DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260922T000351Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260926T000347Z UID:https://adapt2play.org/events/28946-the-bash-supporting-participants- families DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 50 Years of Inclusion\, Impact\, and Inspiration! \n\n \n\nYou Did It — Our 50th Anniversary Bash SHATTERED RECORDS!\nBeca use of YOU\, our milestone celebration didn’t just shine… it SOARED! \nW e are thrilled to share the incredible\, history‑making results from our 50th Anniversary Bash. Your generosity\, passion\, and belief in our mi ssion made this the most successful event in our five decades! \nHere’s what YOU made possible:\n\nClose to 500 guests filling the room with ene rgy and excitement\nA record number of sponsors standing strong behind o ur mission &\; vision\nThe most successful Raise‑the‑Paddle in our hi story\nOur endowment goal fully funded\nA record 16 new members joining the Possibilities Society\n\nAnd there’s more… \nThanks to your overwhel ming Raise‑the‑Paddle gifts — paired with a generous $15\,000 matching g ift from the Harbaugh Family\, AND a surprise $12\,500 match from the Sc ott and Trish Karll Charitable Fund\, AND a surprise $10\,000 paddle rai se from the Van Wyk Charitable Foundation — that portion alone skyrocket ed to an incredible $106\,250! \nIn all\, a total of more than $250\,000 was raised to advance our mission &\; vision! \nYour support didn’t just break records—it strengthened our future. Every dollar fuels opport unity\, independence\, and empowerment for the participants and families we proudly serve. \nWe are humbled. We are grateful. And we are again i nspired by this amazing community. \nThank you for making our 50th anniv ersary a celebration we will never forget! \n  \nWant to see the highlig hts?\nThe Bash Photo Gallery \nCatch the brightest moments\, biggest smi les\, and best highlights from the night… visit The Bash photo gallery a t https://my.guestpix.com/guest/access/135353/FAA237E9. \nOpening the Ev ening with Fireworks! \nWe kicked off the evening by featuring our incre dible participants and a few fireworks! Opening Video \nReaching Higher! \nWe 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 \n  \n  \nWe have an exciting evening planned ju st for you\, including \n\nOpen bar\, dinner\, Premier auction\, LIVE au ction\, Raise-the-Paddle for the Mission &\; Vision\nNEW this year! V acation Station (purchase a vacation of your choice) and Cheers to 50 Ye ars! Punch Wall (punch for a prize)\nPlus… Spirit Pull\, Sip &\; Serv e Outdoor Wicker Island Cart Raffle\, Trip Raffle – 5-night stay for two in the Bahamas\, Saint Maarten\, or other Caribbean destination\nEntert ainment by Felix &\; Fingers Dueling Pianos\n\n \nAfter the event con cludes\, see all the event photos – and add yours! Click here or scan th e QR code to view and upload. \n\n  \nBash 2026 Raffles\, LIVE Items\, a nd Vacation Station Trips\n  \nCLICK HERE FOR THE PROGRAM BOOKLET\n  \nB ash 2026 Invitation\nVacation Station – Buy it Now! No bidding necessary ! \n \nMolly Korb\, WDSRA Foundation Trustee\, and Kristy Henson\, WDSRA Development Manger\, want you to know about an exciting opportunity jus t for YOU! The Vacation Station\, new this year at the Bash\, offers 6 d ifferent trips that you can buy NOW and travel LATER. No bidding necessa ry! Trips are available for purchase 2/28 thru 3/13/26. Questions? Conta ct Kristy at kristyh@wdsra.com or 630-681-0962. WDSRA – Celebrating 50 Y ears of Inclusion\, Impact\, and Inspiration! \n  \n\nSaturday\, March 6 \, 2027 – Details are tentative\nThe Abbington Distinctive Banquets\n3S0 02 Route 53\, Glen Ellyn\, Illinois\n(Corner of Route 53 &\; Butterfi eld Rd.) \n6pm Registration &\; Cocktails\n7-9pm Welcome\, Dinner\, & amp\; Program\,\n9-11pm Entertainment – Felix &\; Fingers Dueling Pia nos \n$175 per person with Open Bar \nYour reply is requested before Feb ruary 16\, 2026 \nCocktail attire encouraged. \nColors for the evening are rose gold\, black\, and white. \n  \n\nDonations &\; Sponsorships Available \nDonations Wanted \nInterested in donating an item to the au ction? Contact Kristy at 630-681-0962 or kristyh@wdsra.com. \nSponsorshi ps Available  \nInterested in being a sponsor or donor? Contact Lea at 6 30-681-0962 or leaj@wdsra.com. \n\n\nWhy Your Support Matters\nSupport f or WDSRA is actively shaping the present and future lives of our partici pants &\; their families. Hear how WDSRA programs are enriching lives and creating communities. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nDonations are always welcome! \nCLICK HERE TO DONATE\n\n\n  \n\nEvent Date\nSaturday\, March 7\, 2026 \n\n\nEvent Location \n\nThe Abbington Distinctive Banquets\n3S002 Rout e 53\, Glen Ellyn\, Illinois\n(Corner of Route 53 &\; Butterfield Rd. )\n\nEvent Cost \n\n\n$175 per person with Open Bar\nYour reply is reque sted before February 16\, 2026\nCocktail attire encouraged.\nColors for the evening are rose gold\, black\, and white.\n\n  \n\n\n\nSponsorships Available\nInterested in being a sponsor or donor? Contact Lea at 630-6 81-0962 or leaj@wdsra.com. \n \n\nImported from: https://adapt2play.org/ events/28946-the-bash-supporting-participants-families URL:https://www.wdsra.com/event/the-bash/ SUMMARY:The Bash - Supporting Participants & Families LOCATION:Location:: 3s002 Illinois Highway 53\, Glen Ellyn Illinois 60137 SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR