Athena

Athena (born February 1994) is an outgoing and fun-loving teenager with a spontaneous and engaging smile. She has a big heart and is so thoughtful and respectful. Athena loves animals, especially dogs and horses. She has started taking riding lessons, and hopes to increase her riding skills. Athena also enjoys spending time on the telephone with her friends and listening to music. She enjoys school, especially learning about the environment and animals. Her favorite activities include singing, swimming, writing, reading and hanging out with friends.

Athena wishes to be adopted and share the love she has to give.

See Athena's slide show.

Alex

Alex (born August 1994) is a friendly, affectionate child with a great sense of humor and an easy smile. He loves to play video games, watch movies, and learn about computers. Alex also likes riding his bike and playing sports such as basketball. Alex thinks he is a basketball "wiz" because he's got height. He hopes to become an engineer when he grows up.

Alex needs a fun, nurturing home that provides loving structure and boundaries.

See Alex's slide show.

Lorenzo

Lorenzo (born July 1993) is a thoughtful and engaging boy. He has a good sense of humor and enjoys playing video games and basketball. He also enjoys math in school. Lorenzo's new past time is learning how to play golf. His current career goal is to be an architect and possibly design golf courses.

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Chris

Chris (born February 1994) is an engaging likable and very active boy, who loves riding his bicycle and playing basketball.  He recently spent time learning about the care, exercise and grooming of horses.  He enjoys being outside and having the opportunity to play with animals.

You can also see Chris in the on-line Heart Gallery at: http://www.freddiemacfoundation.org/heartgallery

See Chris's slide show.

Kim

Kim (born, September 1991) is an enjoyable, and charming young lady. Kim is very engaging and has a wonderful heart and smile to go along with her demeanor. Kim loves animals, especially dogs. She is interested in working with animals as her career when she grows up. Kim also enjoys listening to music and watching her favorite soap operas on TV. Kim has recently been attending pottery classes and she has sculpted several beautiful pieces. Kim loves Disney movies and characters (especially princesses).

View Kim's Wednesday's Child TV video at:  http://www.nbc4.com/wednesdayschild/16084623/detail.html

See Kim's slide show.

Leonte and Deonte

Leonte and Deonte (born January 1994) are friendly, outgoing twins. They enjoy playing sports, especially basketball and football, and playing board games such as chess. They are very supportive of each other.

Both boys enjoy going to church and singing in the choir. Leonte wants to be a soldier when he grows up and Deonte is considering pursuing a career in sports or the CIA.

View a Wednesday's Child TV video of the twins at:  http://www.nbc4.com/wednesdayschild/10156023/detail.html

You can also see Leonte and Deonte in the on-line Heart Gallery at: http://www.freddiemacfoundation.org/heartgallery

See Leonte's and Deonte's slide show.

Mark

Mark (born February 1994) is an engaging and active boy who loves to read and play video games. He enjoys going to school and is especially interested in science. He has recently discovered the joys of fishing, and wants to learn to play basketball. Mark has a sincere desire to do well, to help others, and to be a part of group. He makes friends easily and interacts well with others.

To view Mark on his Wednesday's Child TV broadcast, go to: http://video.nbc4.com/player/?id=99974#videoid=102451

See Mark's slide show.

Roosevelt

Roosevelt (born November 1992) is a handsome, warm, friendly, and likable boy with a good sense of humor and an easy smile. He loves basketball, swimming, video games, board games, and riding his bike. He likes school and makes friends easily. His strengths are in social studies, art, music, physical education, and handwriting. Roosevelt recently took an art class and discovered his talents at drawing super-heroes. Roosevelt also loves going out for Chinese food.

You can also see Roosevelt in the on-line Heart Gallery at: http://www.freddiemacfoundation.org/heartgallery

View Roosevelt's Wednesday's Child TV video at: 
http://video.nbc4.com/player/?id=51106#videoid=99974

See Roosevelt's slide show.

Megan

Megan (born October 1996) is an energetic and fun-loving girl. She has a wonderful smile and an endearing personality. Megan has recently developed a love for gymnastics and she enjoys being the center of attention to demonstrate her newly learned gymnastics moves. Megan also enjoys watching movies and television shows. Her favorite movie is High School Musical and her favorite TV character is Hannah Montana. She loves everything pink. Megan needs to have a loving and nurturing family, who can also provide structure and boundaries.

See Megan's slide show.