A New Venue. A Night to Celebrate.
Thursday, March 4, 2027 | The Paul JAS Center | Downtown Aspen, Colorado
Join us for Ascendigo BLUE Aspen, Ascendigo Autism Services’ signature fundraising celebration, as we gather in the NEW Paul JAS Center in the heart of downtown Aspen for an unforgettable evening of connection, celebration, and impact.
This year marks a new chapter for Ascendigo BLUE Aspen. Set against the stunning backdrop of Aspen and surrounded by the energy of the newly opened Paul JAS Center, we’ll come together to celebrate the people, families, supporters, and community that make Ascendigo’s work possible—and to raise the resources needed to keep creating more opportunities for people with autism to participate, connect, contribute, and thrive.
Tickets will be available for purchase on October 1, 2026
Ascendigo BLUE Aspen Sponsorships
As a sponsor of Ascendigo BLUE Aspen, you are investing in a cause that creates meaningful opportunities for people with autism to connect, grow, contribute, and thrive. Through adventure programming, vocational support, life skills training, and innovative services, Ascendigo is helping build a more inclusive future for neurodiverse individuals of all ages.
Your sponsorship helps fuel these life-changing programs while providing valuable opportunities for:
- High-visibility brand exposure within Aspen’s philanthropic, business, and community circles
- Recognition across digital, social, and print platforms reaching an engaged, values-driven audience
- Meaningful community partnership with an organization advancing opportunity, inclusion, and possibility for people with autism
Together, we can celebrate what’s possible—and help create even more opportunities for people with autism to live fully, participate meaningfully, and thrive.
Event Highlights
A Night Made Possible by You
On behalf of the entire Ascendigo team, thank you to everyone who makes Ascendigo BLUE Aspen possible. From our sponsors and supporters to the guests who join us in celebrating, your generosity and presence help make this special evening—and the work it supports—possible.
There are many opportunities to be involved, including:
Corporate and individual sponsorships, Auction item donations, Join the Host Committee and Volunteering.
Your support is more important than ever.
For more information, please contact:
Annual Giving & Events Manager, Grace Sinclair at gsinclair@ascendigo.org
If you are unable to attend the event, please consider making a donation to show your support!
Spotlight on Our Sponsors
PRESENTING SPONSOR:
AUTISM ADVOCATE:
COMMUNITY CHAMPION:
PROGRAM PARTNER:
SPECTRUM SUPPORTER:
A Heartfelt THANK YOU!
We are so grateful for our AMAZING 2026 Committee Members for their time, dedication, and support in making this event both incredible and impactful!
Host Committee:
Andrea & Robert Marriott | Christine Karnes | Monica Vidal & Joe Sherman |
Cheri & Richard Paxton | Larry & Marla Butler | Middy & Peter Perkins | Helga Fisch | Lori Dresner & Pete Wycoff | Debra Doyle | Laurel Gilbert | Susan Linden | Julie Manning | Leslie Curley |
Stacey Kelly | Christine Karnes | Sallie Bernard | Brice Janney
Event Committee:
Debra Doyle | Laurel Gilbert | Susan Linden | Julie Manning | Leslie Curley |
Stacey Kelly | Christine Karnes | Sallie Bernard | Brice Janney
Your commitment makes all the difference—thank you for helping us shine!
We are grateful to come together for an evening that celebrates community, inclusion, possibility, and the people at the heart of Ascendigo’s mission. Your support helps us continue providing innovative programs and meaningful opportunities for people with autism of all ages, while creating a future where every individual can participate, contribute, connect, and thrive.
