Aspire Gala

Date: March 21, 2026 5:00 pm

Address: 700 Aliceanna Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

On Saturday, March 21, 2026, the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation will hold its 22nd Aspire Gala at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel. The evening includes a lively cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner, program, and entertainment.

The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps to strengthen America’s most underserved and distressed communities by supporting and advocating for children, building Youth Development Parks, partnering with law enforcement and youth service agencies, and addressing community needs through its national program initiatives. Founded in 2001, the Foundation is led by former Major League Baseball players, Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken, and was named in memory of their father, Cal, Sr. The life lessons of leadership, teamwork, sportsmanship, personal responsibility, and a strong work ethic are keys to success for all young people, especially those living in disadvantaged circumstances.

For more information on sponsoring this event, click here or contact Elise Lee, Vice President, Resource Development at elee@ripkenfoundation.org more information.