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- Shane's Inspiration playgrounds.
 
By Craig Baker
Shane's Inspiration Playground and Marker
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1 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Griffith Park — Shane's Inspiration —
Shane's Inspiration was founded in April 1998 by Catherine Curry-Williams and Scott Williams in memory of their son Shane, who passed away two weeks after birth. Had Shane lived he would have spent his life in a wheelchair. When the Williams' . . . — — Map (db m260692) HM
2 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Westwood — Aidin's Place Playground —
Aidan James Gaffney was born on December 5, 1995. He was a bright eyed, courageous, sensitive and beautiful boy that was born with a progressive disease that left him ventilator dependant and wheelchair bound. In a wheelchair for five . . . — — Map (db m261582) HM
3 ► California, Los Angeles County, Calabasas — Brandon's Village — Gates Canyon Park —
This amazing playground has been made possible by the generous contributions of so many amazing people. Brandon was born on February 9, 1994 to Dina and Michael Kaplan. It was soon apparent that he had many physical and developmental . . . — — Map (db m261871) HM
4 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Pacoima — Ritchie Valens Recreation Center —
Ritchie Valens (born: Richard S. Valenzuela) was a Mexican-American singer, songwriter, and guitarist who lived from May 13, 1941 to February 3, 1959, "The Day the Music Died". He was an inspiring pioneer of rock and roll, most famous for his . . . — — Map (db m261947) HM
 
 
  
 
 
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Oct. 9, 2026