08/15/2026
What a night celebrating 10 YEARS of Christine Faressa! 💛🌙⭐️
I am so incredibly proud to call Christine Faressa my friend. Long before Inclusive Together existed, Christine was creating community, supporting autism families, building connections and pushing for greater acceptance of our kids. She ignited that fire in me and is a huge part of the reason I started Inclusive Together .
Her mentorship, friendship and unwavering support have meant more to me personally and to Inclusive Together than I could ever put into words. Watching her celebrate TEN YEARS of what she has built was incredibly special.
And of course, they know how to throw an event! 😂 Everything was so thoughtful—from the seemingly endless donated raffle prizes and silent auction to the great food, music and, most importantly, the people and conversations.
I loved spending the evening with two of my autism mom heroes, Jimnahs Miller and Julie Swanson The Autism Life Skills Lady , and having some amazing new conversations and introductions, including Melissa Gagne, special ed attorney & autism mom Melissa Gagne | CT Special Education Lawyer, and Danielle Gonyea Danielle Gonyea an author, advocate, mom of three kids with autism.
Danielle said something about Christine that has stayed with me:
“She’s the reason my kids have a social life.”
That says EVERYTHING.
Because at the end of the day, that is what this work is about. Giving our kids opportunities to have friendships, experiences, community and a true sense of belonging. Giving our families a place where we don’t have to explain.
It is exactly what Christine has created for so many families over these 10 years—and exactly what I hope to continue creating through Inclusive Together.
Congratulations, Christine and the entire Sun, Moon & Stars family. 10 years of meaningful events, building community and creating connections that have truly changed lives.
Love you, Christine Faressa . So grateful for your friendship, your example and for getting to do this work alongside you. 💛
