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SUMMARY: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!\nBecause of YOU\, our milestone celebration didn’t just shine… it SOARED! \nWe 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! \nHere’s what YOU made possible:\n\nClose to 500 guests filling the room with energy and excitement\nA record number of sponsors standing strong behind our mission & vision\nThe most successful Raise‑the‑Paddle in our history\nOur endowment goal fully funded\nA record 16 new members joining the Possibilities Society\n\nAnd there’s more… \nThanks 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! \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 opportunity\, independence\, and empowerment for the participants and families we proudly serve. \nWe are humbled. We are grateful. And we are again inspired by this amazing community. \nThank you for making our 50th anniversary a celebration we will never forget! \n  \nWant to see the highlights?\nThe Bash Photo Gallery \nCatch 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. \nOpening the Evening with Fireworks! \nWe kicked off the evening by featuring our incredible 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 just for you\, including \n\nOpen bar\, dinner\, Premier auction\, LIVE auction\, Raise-the-Paddle for the Mission & Vision\nNEW this year! Vacation Station (purchase a vacation of your choice) and Cheers to 50 Years! Punch Wall (punch for a prize)\nPlus… 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\nEntertainment by Felix & Fingers Dueling Pianos\n\n \nAfter the event concludes\, see all the event photos – and add yours! Click here or scan the QR code to view and upload. \n\n  \nBash 2026 Raffles\, LIVE Items\, and Vacation Station Trips\n  \nCLICK HERE FOR THE PROGRAM BOOKLET\n  \nBash 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 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 kristyh@wdsra.com or 630-681-0962. WDSRA – Celebrating 50 Years of Inclusion\, Impact\, and Inspiration! \n  \n\nSaturday\, March 6\, 2027 – Details are tentative\nThe Abbington Distinctive Banquets\n3S002 Route 53\, Glen Ellyn\, Illinois\n(Corner of Route 53 & Butterfield Rd.) \n6pm Registration & Cocktails\n7-9pm Welcome\, Dinner\, & Program\,\n9-11pm Entertainment – Felix & Fingers Dueling Pianos \n$175 per person with Open Bar \nYour reply is requested before February 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 auction? Contact Kristy at 630-681-0962 or kristyh@wdsra.com. \nSponsorships Available  \nInterested in being a sponsor or donor? Contact Lea at 630-681-0962 or leaj@wdsra.com. \n\n\nWhy Your Support Matters\nSupport 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. \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 Route 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 requested 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 630-681-0962 or leaj@wdsra.com. \n 
URL:https://www.wdsra.com/event/the-bash/
LOCATION:The Abbington\, 3S002 IL-53\, Glen Ellyn\, IL\, 60137\, United States
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