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Get ready for Reel Inclusion, a one-of-a-kind community event where cars and cosplay collide! See iconic vehicles brought to life like Batmobile, Lightning McQueen, Ghostbusters, and more while celebrating creativity, community, and inclusion. This inclusive, family-friendly car show benefits three local area nonprofits serving individuals with developmental disabilities, providing programs and support that improve access, care, and quality of life. Enjoy live music, food trucks, games, awards, and interactive activities for all ages. Sponsors and vendors: Showcase your brand while supporting a meaningful cause and engaging directly with families, enthusiasts, and community members. Be part of an event that combines fun, impact, and visibility in a unique, memorable way. Tax Deductibility StatementReel Inclusion is a collaborative event benefiting three nonprofit organizations, each recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Contributions, sponsorships, and donations may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.In accordance with Internal Revenue Service guidelines, the deductible portion of any contribution is limited to the amount given in excess of the fair market value of any goods or services received in return.Please retain your donation receipt for your records. No goods or services were provided in exchange for this contribution unless otherwise noted.

Reel Inclusion Car Show

Dear Supporters: <div fr-original-style="width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;">Butterfly releases are often symbolic of transformation, freedom, and renewal. This symbolism is rooted in the life cycle of the butterfly, which undergoes a profound metamorphosis&mdash;from a caterpillar to a chrysalis and finally emerging as a butterfly. This process represents personal growth, change, and the ability to overcome challenges. At The KENNA Foundation, we support the transformation, growth, and ability of individuals with developmental disabilities by fostering empowerment, independence, and access to resources. This year, we invite you to join us for a heartfelt virtual butterfly release, celebrating the strength and resilience of individuals living with developmental disabilities in our community while honoring the cherished memories of those who have passed.&nbsp; Proceeds from the event will help fund our efforts to transform the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities in Colorado. No live butterflies will be released during this event. *The winner will be picked by at random. Amount of the cash prize will be a minimum of $25.00 not to exceed 5% or $5,000.00 whichever is greater. Additional prizes may be awarded at The KENNA Foundation&#39;s discretion.*</div>

2026 Virtual Butterfly Release

Dear Supporters: <div fr-original-style="width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;">Butterfly releases are often symbolic of transformation, freedom, and renewal. This symbolism is rooted in the life cycle of the butterfly, which undergoes a profound metamorphosis&mdash;from a caterpillar to a chrysalis and finally emerging as a butterfly. This process represents personal growth, change, and the ability to overcome challenges. At The KENNA Foundation, we support the transformation, growth, and ability of individuals with developmental disabilities by fostering empowerment, independence, and access to resources. This year, we invite you to join us for a heartfelt virtual butterfly release, celebrating the strength and resilience of individuals living with developmental disabilities in our community while honoring the cherished memories of those who have passed.&nbsp; Supporters can adopt a butterfly and cheer as it transforms and takes flight. Proceeds from the event will help fund our efforts to transform the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities in Colorado. *The winner will be picked by a random number generator. Amount of the cash prize will be a minimum of 5% funds raised not to exceed $5,000.00. Additional prizes may be awarded at The KENNA Foundation&#39;s discretion.*</div>

Virtual Butterfly Release

🌟 The KENNA Foundation Grant Awards &amp; Celebration 🌟 Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate local nonprofits making a difference! The KENNA Foundation Grant Awards will honor this year&rsquo;s inspiring finalists and announce the 2025 Grant Winner&mdash;an organization leading the way in supporting individuals with disabilities. Enjoy a lively cocktail social and a delicious taco bar, while connecting with community leaders, advocates, and changemakers. The night will feature an inspiring keynote speaker who will share insights on the changing political landscape for those with disabilities and how grassroots nonprofit efforts are stepping up to fill critical gaps. ✨ Together, we&rsquo;ll celebrate innovation, collaboration, and the power of community to create lasting impact.

The KENNA Grant Awards

More Than a Ride: Help Zanna Travel Safely With Her Family Zanna is a joyful, resilient four-year-old who defied every medical prediction. Born with encephalocele, doctors once told her family she would not survive beyond four days. Today, Zanna is thriving&mdash;she laughs, dances, sings, recognizes her family, and knows she is deeply loved. Though she is legally blind, non-verbal, and requires full care, Zanna&rsquo;s life is filled with purpose, connection, and moments that matter&mdash;especially time spent with her sisters and family. As Zanna continues to grow stronger, her needs are changing. Lifting her into a standard vehicle is no longer safe, and her family can no longer travel together without risk. A wheelchair-accessible van is not a luxury&mdash;it is a necessity. It will allow Zanna to travel safely and comfortably, attend medical appointments and therapies, and experience everyday life alongside the people who fought for her from the very beginning. Through The KENNA Foundation, this peer-to-peer campaign is raising funds to help provide Zanna with a wheelchair-accessible vehicle that restores safety, dignity, and togetherness. Your donation supports more than transportation&mdash;it supports inclusion, independence, and the belief that every child deserves access to the world around them. Every gift, no matter the size, helps move this family forward&mdash;together.This is more than a ride.It&rsquo;s freedom.&nbsp;It&rsquo;s safety.&nbsp;It&rsquo;s family. Thank you for your consideration in joining us as we partner with The KENNA Foundation to raise funds for Zanna! Armijo Family

More Than a Ride: Help Zanna Travel Safely With Her FamilyZanna is a joyful, resilient four-year-old who defied every medical prediction. Born with encephalocele, doctors once told her family she would not survive beyond four days. Today, Zanna is thriving—she laughs, dances, sings, recognizes her family, and knows she is deeply loved. Though she is legally blind, non-verbal, and requires full care, Zanna’s life is filled with purpose, connection, and moments that matter—especially time spent with her sisters and family.As Zanna continues to grow stronger, her needs are changing. Lifting her into a standard vehicle is no longer safe, and her family can no longer travel together without risk. A wheelchair-accessible van is not a luxury—it is a necessity. It will allow Zanna to travel safely and comfortably, attend medical appointments and therapies, and experience everyday life alongside the people who fought for her from the very beginning.Through The KENNA Foundation, this peer-to-peer campaign is raising funds to help provide Zanna with a wheelchair-accessible vehicle that restores safety, dignity, and togetherness. Your donation supports more than transportation—it supports inclusion, independence, and the belief that every child deserves access to the world around them. Every gift, no matter the size, helps move this family forward—together.This is more than a ride.It’s freedom. It’s safety. It’s family.Thank you for your consideration in joining us as we partner with The KENNA Foundation to raise funds for Zanna!Armijo Family

Project Armijo - More Than A Ride

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1771879756/wysiwyg/abdls8gwafprtjofegrn.jpg" style="width: 199px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 199px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> 🌟Help Us Drive Mason Toward a Safer Future🌟 My name is Angelia, and I am Mason&rsquo;s mom. Mason was born with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy &mdash; a lack of oxygen and blood flow at birth that caused severe brain damage. From his first days in the NICU, we knew our lives would look different than we imagined, and we committed to facing every challenge together. Now six years old, Mason is fully dependent on caregivers, uses a wheelchair, and requires frequent hospitalizations &mdash; in 2025 alone, we spent one to two weeks nearly every month admitted to Children&rsquo;s Hospital. His medical needs are constant, and safe transportation is essential. Right now, safely loading Mason into our SUV requires multiple transfers in all weather conditions. I must unbuckle him from his wheelchair, lift his 40-pound body into an adaptive car seat, then collapse and wedge his wheelchair into the back &mdash; often in freezing temperatures or on icy pavement. I&rsquo;ve slipped more times than I can count, and my greatest fear is falling while holding him. This summer, Mason will undergo open-heart surgery, and for two months afterward I will not be allowed to lift him under his arms &mdash; making our current vehicle setup unsafe and unrealistic during his recovery. A wheelchair-accessible vehicle would allow Mason to safely roll in and secure directly in his medically approved wheelchair, eliminating dangerous transfers and reducing his exposure to extreme weather. We are raising funds for a down payment on a reliable adapted vehicle that can safely transport Mason and his two younger sisters. Adaptive vehicles are costly, but this is not a luxury &mdash; it is a necessity to protect our son. Any support brings us closer to giving Mason the safe ride he deserves. Through The KENNA Foundation, this peer-to-peer campaign is raising funds to help provide Mason with a wheelchair-accessible vehicle that provides a safe form of travel with his family. Your donation supports more than transportation&mdash;it supports inclusion, independence, and the belief that every child deserves to safely access the world around them. Every gift, no matter the size, helps move this family forward&mdash;together. This is more than a vehicle.It&rsquo;s freedom.&nbsp;It&rsquo;s safety.&nbsp;It&rsquo;s family.<p fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 396px; margin-inline: 0px !important; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5;" style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 396px; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; line-height: 1.5; margin-inline: 0px !important; margin: 0px;"> Thank you for your consideration in joining us as we partner with The KENNA Foundation to raise funds for Mason! Chapman Family *All funds raised will be fiscally managed by The KENNA Foundation and paid directly to the vendor chosen during the vehicle purchase. Funds raised in excess of covering the cost of the vehicle will either be returned to the donor or paid to a legally established trust for Mason&#39;s benefit.

🌟Help Us Drive Mason Toward a Safer Future🌟My name is Angelia, and I am Mason’s mom. Mason was born with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy — a lack of oxygen and blood flow at birth that caused severe brain damage. From his first days in the NICU, we knew our lives would look different than we imagined, and we committed to facing every challenge together. Now six years old, Mason is fully dependent on caregivers, uses a wheelchair, and requires frequent hospitalizations — in 2025 alone, we spent one to two weeks nearly every month admitted to Children’s Hospital. His medical needs are constant, and safe transportation is essential.Right now, safely loading Mason into our SUV requires multiple transfers in all weather conditions. I must unbuckle him from his wheelchair, lift his 40-pound body into an adaptive car seat, then collapse and wedge his wheelchair into the back — often in freezing temperatures or on icy pavement. I’ve slipped more times than I can count, and my greatest fear is falling while holding him. This summer, Mason will undergo open-heart surgery, and for two months afterward I will not be allowed to lift him under his arms — making our current vehicle setup unsafe and unrealistic during his recovery.A wheelchair-accessible vehicle would allow Mason to safely roll in and secure directly in his medically approved wheelchair, eliminating dangerous transfers and reducing his exposure to extreme weather. We are raising funds for a down payment on a reliable adapted vehicle that can safely transport Mason and his two younger sisters. Adaptive vehicles are costly, but this is not a luxury — it is a necessity to protect our son. Any support brings us closer to giving Mason the safe ride he deserves.Through The KENNA Foundation, this peer-to-peer campaign is raising funds to help provide Mason with a wheelchair-accessible vehicle that provides a safe form of travel with his family. Your donation supports more than transportation—it supports inclusion, independence, and the belief that every child deserves to safely access the world around them. Every gift, no matter the size, helps move this family forward—together.This is more than a vehicle.It’s freedom. It’s safety. It’s family.Thank you for your consideration in joining us as we partner with The KENNA Foundation to raise funds for Mason!Chapman Family*All funds raised will be fiscally managed by The KENNA Foundation and paid directly to the vendor chosen during the vehicle purchase. Funds raised in excess of covering the cost of the vehicle will either be returned to the donor or paid to a legally established trust for Mason's benefit.

The KENNA Foundation

Past events

Past events

Reel Inclusion Car Show

2026 Virtual Butterfly Release

Virtual Butterfly Release

The KENNA Grant Awards

More ways to support us

Project Armijo - More Than A Ride

$500 of $40,000 goal

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Project Chapman - Safe Travels For Mason

$40 of $10,000 goal

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