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Jack,
Well it is official. Presenting Riley Griffith Muise, the inn is officially FULL, or we need a bigger inn. Thanks for all you do. Chris, Bonnie, Christopher, TJ, Lee and Riley Muise full

Update on the French family triplets and their sister. Read Vincent French's letter.

Letter from a former Wednesday's Child

Jack & Marci,
Hi, my name is Marcie Taylor Ambrose (Born Marcie Sue Taylor, Adopted Marcie Taylor Malloy), my brothers and I were featured on Wednesday's child in 1990 (I think, either that or 89'). Barbara Shaw and Donald Malloy saw us on Wednesday's Child in Sturbridge Village and said, "that's them!! more

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'Through the Years'

Jack Williams named an Angel in Adoption by Congress after being nominated by
Senator Ted Kennedy
The award is from the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute
letter | Kennedy nomination

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Congratulations to Richard Ng winner of the
2013 Volvo XC90 AWD

Volvo Winner!
Richard Ng
Milton, MA

Wednesday's Child Ski Race Weekend! video

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Jack Williams Ski Race for Wednesday's Child

28^TH ANNUAL WEDNESDAY’S CHILD SKI RACE
ANOTHER SUCCESS!

The Jack Williams Ski Race for Wednesday's Child had a wonderful 28th annual race at Waterville Valley Ski Area in New Hampshire.
The event was sponsored by Wendy’s, Volvo, Yankee Magazine, American Airlines, WBZ TV and Radio, and Waterville Valley. Thank you to everyone who showed their support, all our sponsors and wonderful volunteers. We couldn't do it without you!

Thank You Wendy's

For Another
Great Year!

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Wendy's Owners Agree to Support Wednesday's Child for Another Year!

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Wendy's coupon book drive at Wendy's Restaurants in Massachusetts and New Hampshire was once again a great success.
The one dollar coupon book gave buyers eight Junior Frosties plus a $5 discount for a ski pass at Waterville Valley Ski Area in New Hampshire. Eighty cents of each dollar goes to help find adoptive homes for special needs children. Last year, Wendy's gave Wednesday's Child $255,000.

The 30th Anniversary of Wednesday’s Child Celebration at Jordan’s Furniture in Reading with Jack & Marci Williams - Slide Show

Special Tribute to Jack Williams

From the desk of
Jack & Marci Williams read letter here

On November 6th Jack celebrated 30 years of Wednesday’s Child with a big party at Jordan’s Furniture for former Wednesday’s Children and their families. Over the years 1,032 children have been featured, and many have found their forever home. He also recieved a letter and a special tribute from Senator Scott Brown. See them both here.
Letter from Senator Scott Brown
Congressional Record Tribute

Il Capriccio dinner in Waltham on October 17th
was another huge success!

For the 11th year, friends of Wednesday’s Child gathered at one of the Boston area’s top restaurants—Il Capriccio in Waltham—and raised money to help special needs adoption. The dinner expenses again were covered by Joe Dempsey, Rick Curtin and John Collins. $80,000 was raised. Ann Finucane of Bank of America presented a check for $25,000. full story & photos

Wednesday's Child Board Meets

The Jack and Marci Williams Endowment for Wednesday's Child board met June 25th and approved another $330,000 in grants for 2011. The money will go to group homes and non-profits dealing with special needs adoption. The annual board meeting was held at the home of John and Diane Madison (board members) on Nantucket. more

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Yankee Magazine blog!

For 20 years, American Airlines has been the official carrier of Wednesday’s Child and has helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for special needs adoption.

Wednesday's Child Supporters

Cigar Smokers
With a Heart

Once again, people who love cigars gathered to have fun and to raise money for Wednesday's Child. more

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FRIENDS AT YANKEE MAGAZINE!

Happy 75th anniversary to one of the great magazines in our country. For years Yankee has supported Wednesday's child by donating full page ads for our yearly Volvo raffle. In fact for the last two years, people who saw the ad and bought a raffle ticket won the Volvo.