Adoption Institute friends and supporters enjoyed outstanding food, beverages and company at the 10th Taste of Spring at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York on May 9. The evening celebrated the Institute's achievements and honored Jack Sussman and CBS Entertainment for their annual broadcast of the acclaimed Home for the Holidays. We are deeply indebted to Jack for both his commitment to children who need homes and for all he did to make this event so wonderful. Special thanks go to Deborra-lee Furness and Hugh Jackman for presenting our award to their good friend. The Institute also extends its thanks to our fantastic restaurants and food purveyors: Alison 18, Butter & Scotch, Corner Social, Fresco by Scotto, Landmarc, Lucy's Whey, The Mercer Kitchen and Sfoglia. We also offer a bow of appreciation to the generous beverage companies: 67 Orange Street, Cognac One, Laughing Man Coffee & Tea, Kobrand, Opici Wines, Shea Vineyards and Sherry-Lehmann.

We would also like to thank our event leadership, Honorary Chairs Jane & Bill Donaldson, Jurate Kazickas & Roger Altman and Mimi & Jim Stevens; Honorary Co-Chairs Mario Batali, Katie Brown & William Corbin, Kristin Chenoweth, Christine Ebersole & Bill Moloney, and Deborra-lee Furness & Hugh Jackman; and Co-Chairs Kim Donaldson, Hollis Forbes, Annie Lansing, Cathy Lorenz, Sandy McManus, Holly Heston Rochell and Lisa Selz. The overwhelming success of the 10th Annual Taste of Spring was the direct result of your support and hard work. Thanks to you all! And remember it's not too late to contribute