Made in the Shade logo

Join Team PRI at the 35th Annual
Made in the Shade Walk, Run, and Roll event!

Made in the Shade (MITS) is a non-competitive fundraising walk, benefiting PRI and six other local nonprofit partners, raising money for those living with disabilities. Made in the Shade is an annual celebration of relationships, fundraising and community building that makes a difference for hundreds of people served by PRI and our partner organizations.

Saturday, September 19, 2026
9:30am–12:30pm

Thomas Beach, Bde Maka Ska
3700 Thomas Ave S., Minneapolis, MN

Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, WCCO

Hosted by WCCO Anchor, Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield

Schedule

9:30 a.m.
Check in at Thomas Beach
at the PRI Table

10:00 a.m.
Program

10:20 a.m.
Warm up for the walk
lead by fitness trainers,
“Doug and Friends”

10:30 a.m.
Walk and Roll shotgun start

11:00 a.m.
Post-event celebration begins
with lunch and live music –
Check out the PRI area for
face painting, crafts, games,
and gathering!

Winner at Made in the Shade, 2025

Belonging Builds Stronger Communities

PRI’s Made in the Shade campaign will support community access opportunities for individuals with disabilities because when everyone is seen, heard, included, and valued, our entire community thrives.

Our Made in the Shade goal is $50,000.

Your generous support helps provide:

  • Transportation to activities and events
  • Admission to museums, theaters, festivals, and community attractions
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Wellness and recreation activities
  • Community-based skill development
At Made in the Shade, 2025
Face painting at Made in the Shade, 2025

Participants in Made in the Shade event include:

6,000+ individuals and groups who receive the MITS brochure
2,500+ donors and supporters
800+ fund raising walkers, runners, and rollers
100+ volunteers
50+ corporate sponsors and teams

Thank You to Our 2026
Made in the Shade Sponsors!

Mahogany Sponsor

AbleNet Logo

Redwood Sponsor

Lions Northeast Minneapolis logo

Oak Sponsors

Finley's Logo
Messerli Kramer logo
MN Services Logo
Pavillio Logo

Jon & Cyndi Graves   •   Julie K. Zbaracki   •   Mike & Nancy Zbaracki

Maple Sponsors

At-Home Apartments
BWBR
Holmes Murphy
Klodt
Mark Sletten’s Family
Midwest Memorials
Nilan Johnson Lewis

Pine Sponsors

Advanced Imaging Solutions

Partnership Resources Inc Logo

For more information or to find out how
to become a sponsor or a volunteer, contact:
Jennifer Crosby-Zarth, Development Director
612.393.5913