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Building Community for Maine Kids

Friday, May 8, 2026
8 am – 11 am
L.L. Bean Headquarters, Freeport
15 Casco St, Freeport, ME 04033

Join us for breakfast and panel discussions alongside community leaders committed to advancing outdoor recreation, play, and education. Together, we can strengthen pathways that ensure all Maine children have opportunities to thrive outdoors.

The panels will consist of:

Shared Purpose, Stronger Communities

Purpose-Driven Partnerships Panel

  • Melissa Smith, WEX
  • Shawn Gorman, L.L. Bean
  • Dave Abel, WMTW
  • Ed Budway, Evergreen Credit Union
  • Weston Hall, Snowbound, USA

Perspectives from the Field

Mental Health, Education & Lived Experience Panel

  • Dr. Kristen Mazoki, Psychiatrist, MaineHealth
  • Selena Warren, Community Regional Charter School
  • Nate Podgajny, Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation, and WinterKids Alumni

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