Our Events

COME CELEBRATE INCLUSION, COMMUNITY, AND THE POWER OF PLAY

Our special events will inspire, delight, and ignite your passion for this mission!

Inclusion Matters by Shane’s Inspiration hosts several events throughout the year that bring our supporters together to share their passion for our mission. We offer a unique variety of annual events including our Gala, Golf Tournament, Run, Walk & Roll, and Legendary Bingo. Other special fundraising events have included our Carnegie Hall Benefit Concert, Women of Inspiration Tea, and Macy’s Round Up for Charity Event, to name a few. Additionally, we host My PlayClub bi-monthly playdates at our inclusive playgrounds where children of ALL abilities have the opportunity to play together.

To learn more about our events, please contact Marci Moran, SVP of Outreach & Events at Marci@inclusionmatters.org.

OUR EVENTS

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Legendary Bingo

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Get ready for Legendary Bingo, a wildly entertaining night of laughter, dazzling drag, and community spirit. This is not your grandma’s bingo! Our fabulous Drag Queen hostess will call ten high-energy games with playful banter, cheeky humor, and unforgettable flair. Win fun prizes, bid on exciting live auction items, and enter our raffle. Suggested donation is $20. Fun night for friends, family, and colleagues!

Once Upon a Run, Walk & Roll

Sunday, September 27, 2026May 18, 2026

Join us for a magical morning at Shane’s Inspiration Playground in Griffith Park on Sunday, September 27, 2026, for our 29th Annual Once Upon a Run, Walk & Roll! We invite children and families of ALL abilities to enjoy a storybook-inspired celebration filled with a scenic 4K Run, Walk & Roll, interactive activities, special guests, refreshments, and unforgettable moments of connection, joy, and belonging.

Play Without Limits

Sunday, December 6, 2026

Celebrate the power of inclusive play at Aidan’s Place! Enjoy this free community playdate featuring adaptive sports, creative arts, live performances, family activities, and athlete-led fun with Olympians and Paralympians. Children of ALL abilities are welcome. Presented by IMSI, Ready, Set, Gold!, and  Foundation Fighting Blindness. Sponsored by FOX ABLE and Ability Central.

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Annual Event Sponsors


Our event revenue helps sustain our mission year-round. Please consider becoming an annual event sponsor. Your company can be a part of each of our unique and special events.

  • Your company logo will be included on all event materials

  • Your employees and their families are invited to be a part of all our events