Fundraise

Help Raise Critical Funds to Support Our Mission

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is eternally grateful for our community of generous supporters like you. You can help make a difference by donating to us as a national, nonprofit public charity focused on adoption. There are many ways to give, and donations of any size make a difference.

Donate Your Birthday

Looking for ways to make a bigger impact for young people waiting in foster care who are too often overlooked? Consider starting a fundraiser in celebration of a birthday. Every child deserves to celebrate birthdays and lifes moments with a loving, forever family. You can help.

The Difference You Can Make

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It was my Sweet 16. It was my first birthday. I felt settled. I used to hate my birthday, as every year I got older meant I was less likely to get adopted. I was able to really enjoy my birthday for the first time.

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— Rhianna, adopted at 17


When you’re adopted, even just having (a birthday) and experiencing it … getting a cake and some presents and having family and friends around … because they love you … that’s something you get to do now.”

— Zach, adopted at 11

Host a Fundraiser

Consider starting a fundraiser for a special event, in honor/memory of a loved one or just because you care about the Foundation’s mission!

  • Personalize your fundraiser by sharing your story and why you support the Foundation.
  • Invite family, friends and others to join!

We welcome gifts from fundraisers through GoFundMe Charity™ and Facebook. Whether you raise $100 or $10,000, every dollar helps in finding permanent families for the longest-waiting children in foster care, including teenagers, children with special needs and siblings.

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