FREDERICK, Md., Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sophie and Madigan’s Playground is honored to announce a generous $4,000 donation from the William E. Cross Foundation. This gift continues a longstanding tradition of giving that began in 2013, with the Foundation’s total support now reaching $59,000.

The William E. Cross Foundation has been a steadfast partner in helping bring to life Sophie and Madigan’s Playground — a one-of-a-kind, inclusive space designed to celebrate Sophie and Madigan’s unique personalities and to help families of every ability play, learn, and create lifelong memories together. Their ongoing commitment reflects not only a belief in the mission of the playground but also a deep investment in creating lasting opportunities for children and families in Frederick and beyond.

“Thanks to the William E. Cross Foundation’s incredible generosity over more than a decade, we are able to continue to honor our girls and our mission creating opportunities for all families to play learn and create lifelong memories.” said Chrissi Lillard, co-founder of Sophie and Madigan’s Playground.

Sophie and Madigan’s Playground is in the final stretch of fundraising for the third and final phase, themed “Off to Neverland,” which will expand the playground with even more inclusive features and imaginative design elements, ensuring children of all abilities can share in the magic.

For more information about Sophie and Madigan’s Playground or to join the effort, please visit sophieandmadigansplayground.com.

Our Mission 
To honor the lives of Sophie and Madigan Lillard by building a memorial playground and providing opportunities for children and their families to play, learn, and create lifelong memories together, and in ways that reflect the beautiful personalities and spirits of these two sisters.

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FREDERICK, Md., Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sophie and Madigan’s Playground is honored to announce a generous $4,000 donation from the William E. Cross Foundation. This gift continues a longstanding tradition of giving that began in 2013, with the Foundation’s total support now reaching $59,000.

The William E. Cross Foundation has been a steadfast partner in helping bring to life Sophie and Madigan’s Playground — a one-of-a-kind, inclusive space designed to celebrate Sophie and Madigan’s unique personalities and to help families of every ability play, learn, and create lifelong memories together. Their ongoing commitment reflects not only a belief in the mission of the playground but also a deep investment in creating lasting opportunities for children and families in Frederick and beyond.

“Thanks to the William E. Cross Foundation’s incredible generosity over more than a decade, we are able to continue to honor our girls and our mission creating opportunities for all families to play learn and create lifelong memories.” said Chrissi Lillard, co-founder of Sophie and Madigan’s Playground.

Sophie and Madigan’s Playground is in the final stretch of fundraising for the third and final phase, themed “Off to Neverland,” which will expand the playground with even more inclusive features and imaginative design elements, ensuring children of all abilities can share in the magic.

For more information about Sophie and Madigan’s Playground or to join the effort, please visit sophieandmadigansplayground.com.

Our Mission 
To honor the lives of Sophie and Madigan Lillard by building a memorial playground and providing opportunities for children and their families to play, learn, and create lifelong memories together, and in ways that reflect the beautiful personalities and spirits of these two sisters.

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