2025 auction co-chairs Ann Pedack and Lissa Dickenson thank you for joining us at Camp Inclusion!

The end of Camp Inclusion is bittersweet. Something powerful happened under the tent on Saturday night. Our community came together—not just to raise their paddles, but to raise their voices for a vision of the world where every child belongs. 

We had set an ambitious goal: to raise $775,000 to support inclusive education at the Haring Center and beyond. Together, you helped us raise over $1,025,000.
That’s more than a number—it’s a resounding affirmation of our shared values. 

Haring Center Director, Dr. Kathleen Artman Meeker opened the night with a message we all felt deeply: “At the Haring Center, inclusion means everyone belongs and that everyone gets what they need. Equity means we value one another and we show it. We fight unfairness together and we take care of one another. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and ability helps us learn and makes us stronger, and accessibility doesn't just help some, it makes the world better for everyone. These beliefs have shaped our work for decades, but right now they're being tested. Across the country, we're seeing threats to inclusive education. Debates and decisions that question whether every child truly does belong." 

She reaffirmed the Haring Center's commitment to our vision and values, and told our community, “Your presence here, your support, your belief in this work is powerful. And it's joyful. And it builds a better future for all children.” 

Relive the Night - Check out Photos here.

Watch the power of inclusive education in action in our featured video that premiered Saturday night. 

Save the Date for the 2026 Haring Center Auction
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 5:00pm
at the University of Washington Haring Center

Thank you so much for supporting the Haring Center! Procurement will open this summer for 2026. Please reach out to Yue Tang, yuetang@uw.edu, for questions.