Many celebrities adopt children, from the UK and abroad, but have you ever thought about which celebrities were adopted themselves? Celebrity Endorsement Adopt Wales are running a campaign ‘Adopt Wales Cymru’, fronted by former Olympic athlete Jamie Baulch and TV presenter Anna Ryder-Richardson. Both celebrities were adopted as young children, and know the importance of [...]
Our Story: Joe and David
If you are considering whether adoption is right for you then it may be beneficial to hear from someone who has previously gone through the experience. Here we tell the short story of Joe and David and their adoption of baby Sam. Their Story Joe and David have always wanted to be parents and [...]
Adoption Stories: James and Nathan
James and Nathan had considered the adoption process for a long time; however Nathan wasn’t as sure of adoption as James, whose great-great aunt had adopted. Nathan wanted to look at other options such as surrogacy but after much deliberation, the couple decided that adoption was the best route to take. With surrogacy, the resultant [...]
Celebrity Adoption Stories
During the progressive era (1890-1920) adoption became popularised through print publications. Women were encouraged to overcome any prejudices surrounding adoption with the view that a mothers love would champion over all other emotions. Ever since, adoption has been widely regarded as one of the most altruistic commitments any human can make and over the [...]
Real adoption stories: It’s all about family
Real adoption stories from Adopt Wales. Promoting and raising the awareness of adoption across Wales with genuine adoption stories.