Attend an Event

Help us Serve More Children by Attending an Event

Events, such as in-store giveback campaigns, charity golf tournaments and virtual and in-person races, occur year-round to elevate the conversation about the urgent need for foster care adoption in our communities and fund the Foundation’s work to be a part of the solution.

When you attend, host or sponsor an event benefiting the Foundation, you help us serve more children waiting for their forever home right now. Together, we can ensure every child has the best possible opportunity for a bright future with the support of a permanent, loving family.

Crooked Can Summer Carnival 

DATE

Sunday, June 22, 2025

LOCATION

Center Street Market
5354 Center St.
Hilliard, OH 43029
 

 
On Sunday, June 22, from 1–4 p.m., Crooked Can Brewing Company is hosting a Summer Carnival to benefit the Foundation’s mission. Activities will include face painting, games, a DJ and more.

The generosity of Crooked Can and carnival event sponsors help to ensure that more young people waiting in foster care experience life’s special moments with a loving, forever family.

As a local, community-driven establishment, we’re passionate about supporting causes that matter to our neighbors. That’s why we’re excited to partner with the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption for the third annual Crooked Can carnival, benefiting the Foundation’s mission. We share the belief that every child deserves the love and support of a forever family, and we’re proud to help advance the Foundation’s life-changing work.”

Elite Sponsors

Baesman
Erica Carlson Entertainment
Fantasy Faces of Ohio
The Blowout Bar
Yellow Door Design Co.


2025 Frosty 5K

DATES

August 8–24, 2025

 

 
Registration is now open for the 2025 Frosty 5K Run for Adoption, hosted by The Wendy’s Company. Gather your friends, family and furry companions to complete this virtual event anytime, anywhere, between August 8–24.

Every dollar raised through the Frosty 5K benefits the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, and its commitment to finding forever families for children in foster care.

For more than 30 years, Wendy’s has proudly supported the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, helping to realize Dave Thomas’ vision that every child will have a permanent home and a loving family. The Frosty 5K is one of the many ways we honor Dave’s legacy, raising awareness and funds for this critical work. Together, we can help change the lives of more than 140,000 children waiting in foster care across North America … one step at a time.”

PLAN AN EVENT

A growing number of individuals and organizations are hosting in-person and virtual events that benefit the Foundation’s mission. For questions about organizing an event in your community, please contact Alison Fournier, Development Events Director at 614-764-8445 or alison.fournier@davethomasfoundation.org.

Become a Corporate Partner

Supporting the Foundation through an event is a great first step to making a difference. A growing number of organizations have taken the next step by naming the Foundation as their charity of choice and establishing a multi-year commitment to make an even bigger impact.

Share on Social Media

Seeing a post on social media can be just what someone needs to begin the journey to become a foster or adoptive parent. Share event photos on your preferred social media and tag the Foundation.

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