Check out the new "Google +" Badge on our home page.... "Team Adoption Option " at the 2014 M.A.R.E. 5k Walk/Run for Adoption...
Our goal was to raise $1,000.00. We came very close, raising $960.00! Thanks to all who supported us!! My Family & I are again participating in the M.A.R.E. 5k "Walk for Adoption" on May 18th in Taunton MA.
M.A.R.E helps kids in state foster care find a "forever home & family," and get adopted. As many of you know, 2 of my children were fostered by us, and were later adopted. I can't imagine my life without them! My Family & I volunteer our time, along with other volunteers, throughout the year, to produce our TV Shows, and maintain the TV Show website and social media pages, to spread the word that: "ADOPTION IS ALWAYS AN OPTION!" If you are able to, please click last Year's Team Photo below, & make a $10.00 donation or more, and support our Team (Team Adoption Option), & M.A.R.E. Thank You! Sincerely, Mike Blanchette & Team DONT MISS the 15th Annual Danny Thomas Foundation for Adoption's "Home for the Holidays TV Special" On CBS with Ms. Celine Dion, airing 12/18?13 at 8pm ET/PT
Attention ADOPTEES! - Help Needed Regarding College Research Project;
PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN... See EMAIL BELOW.... Thank You! Mike "The Adoption Option" TV Show Hi Michael, My name is Ashley Hanbury and I am currently taking a class with Diane you wife on Research and Statistics for Psychology and as I'm sure you know, we have to do an extensive research project. I am pursing the idea of antisocial behavior in adoptees. Adoption is often associated with antisocial behavior, and I am taking a view that disproves such an idea. I plan to support the less explored viewpoint that states that those who are adopted show little to no higher levels of antisocial behavior when compared to their non-adopted peers. I plan to administer surveys to 25-30 adopted individuals. One survey measuring antisocial behavior, another measuring pro-social behavior and a third survey exploring perceived social support. All together, the surveys are roughly 40 questions, and involve no extensive responses, just choosing which answer bests describes the individual. Diane had mentioned your role in The Adoption Option show, and I am contacting you today to ask if you would forward these surveys to the adopted individuals in your life. I am hoping to find 25-30 participants so I could definitely use all of the help I can get! If you wish to assist me in completing these surveys, please let me know so that I can send you a copy, along with a confidentiality agreement stating that all data will remain anonymous. Thank you! Ashley Hanbury a_hanbury@salemstate.edu A terrific song/video by the band "Third Day"Check out this terrific/moving video of the band "Third Day" performing live at the 42nd Annual Dove Awards Ceremony. The song is entitled "Children of God". The song celebrates how many people have built families, through Adoption & Christianity. Check out the Official Show Trailer for the NEW Reality Show: Melisa & Ryan Forever Family below; Looks like it will be a great show!! Click the photo above to view.....
"Team Adoption-Option" had a GREAT TIME at the M.A.R.E. 5k Fundraiser in Taunton MA today!
As of Today, oUr Team raised $860.00! Our fundraising page will be accepting donations until August, so it's NOT TOO LATE to help us reach our $1,000 Goal ! A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT SUPPORTED OUR TEAM, M.A.R.E, AND THE HUNDREDS OF KIDS IN STATE FOSTER CARE IN MA, WAITING TO BE ADOPTED & BE LOVED! CLICK ON THE DONATION TAB LOCATED ABOVE, OR CLICK THE LINK BELOW, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A DONATION; http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.firstgiving.com%2Ffundraiser%2Ftheadoptionoption%2Fwalk2013&h=XAQEor86p "Team Adoption Option" will again be participating in the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (M.A.R.E.) 5K "Walk for Adoption" May 29th in East Taunton MA.
Our goal this year is to reach at least $1,000.00 for this wonderful cause. Please donate if you are able, and help M.A.R.E. find a "forever home & family" for some of the hundreds of kids in state foster care in Massachusetts. For directions on how to donate online or via check or money order by mail, click of the link below: http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/theadoptionoption/walk2013 Thank You! Mike Blanchette & "Team Adoption Option" MISSION ACCOMPLISHED !
Project: Holiday Gift Drive for the Residents of St. Anne's Home in Methuen, ages 7-19 has been completed! My Son & I dropped off all the gifts last night (12-19-12). Thank You to all who supported the drive, and were able to either contribute a gift, or make a monetary donation, so my Crew & I could buy some gifts for the kids & young adults. Special Thanks to: *Methuen Police Chief Joseph Solomon & his Executive Secretary Kathy Buote for supporting/ & partnering with us for the drive, and especially for allowing us to use the Police Station as a drop-off location for the gifts & monetary donations. *Tom Infusio & Crew at the Shaw's/Star Market Distribution Center in Methuen for their generous monetary donation, that we used to buy some gifts for the kids. *WCCM Radio & MCTV & M.A.R.E. for publicizing the Gift Drive. *My Wife & Children who helped out, whether it was making/decorating the big drop-off box or helping with the Shopping. I love you guys, You ROCK! Happy Holidays & God Bless! -Mike Blanchette - WE NEED YOUR HELP.....
"The Adoption Option" TV Show, along with the Methuen MA. Police Dept. will be holding a Holiday Gift Drive for the Children & Young Adults, ages 7-19 that reside at the facilities operated by St. Anne's Home & School located here in Methuen, MA. The Gift Drive will run 12-12-12 to 12-19-12, and all items can be dropped off at the main lobby of the Methuen Police Dept. located at 90 Hampshire Street in Methuen, MA Items that are needed are: Gift Cards (especially for older residents), NEW, UN-wrapped: toys, clothing, popular books, sports items, electronics (MP-3 players ect). If you don't have time to shop, but would like to contribute, monetary donations may be given, and the Adoption Option Crew will gladly do the shopping for you! PLEASE HELP US MAKE THIS UPCOMING HOLIDAY VERY SPECIAL FOR OUR FRIENDS AT ST. ANNE'S HOME THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!! For more information about St. Anne's Home, go to their website at: www.st.annshome.org *If you have any questions regarding the gift drive, you may email us at: theadoptionoption@verizon.net Thank You! Happy Holidays!! Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to all of those effected by Hurricane Sandy...
The 5k Walk is over, BUT We are STILL ACCEPTING SPONSORSHIP/DONATIONS for TEAM ADOPTION OPTION UNTIL AUGUST 21st !!
Our Goal is $1,000.00, & we are only at just under $800.00. PLEASE consider making a tax-deductible donation online with a credit/debit card or by mail via check or money order. HELP US find a "forever home & family" for the hundreds of kids in Massachusetts living in foster care! CLICK the link below for directions on how to make a donations.... http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/theadoptionoption/awalkhome2012 Our Newest Episode of "The Adoption Option" TV Show is now viewable online World-Wide! To view the show, featuring the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange 2012 5K Walk for Adoption, Click the photo of Mike Blanchette, to the left.... The show, and many other episodes can also be viewed on this website by clicking the "View TV Shows Here" Tab. |
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