Artist Deborah Macy enjoys a good laugh at something David says as he works on his painting. David Danis, who has Down syndrome, attends his weekly art class with local artist Deborah Macy at her studio in New Bedford, MA.
Tyler O'Driscoll and Jamie O'Driscoll, brother of Shannon, send water flying into the air as they dive into the chilly waters on Gooseberry Island in Westport, MA during the yearly Plunge of the Faithful. This event honors Shannon O'Driscoll, who was tragically killed in 2006 by an SUV driver while displaying a sign advocating for organized day care programs in the state. The plunge is part of a fundraising effort that has collected over $40,000 since its inception. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
Tyler O'Driscoll and Jamie O'Driscoll, brother of Shannon, send water flying into the air as they dive into the chilly waters on Gooseberry Island in Westport, MA during the yearly Plunge of the Faithful. This event honors Shannon O'Driscoll, who was tragically killed in 2006 by an SUV driver while displaying a sign advocating for organized day care programs in the state. The plunge is part of a fundraising effort that has collected over $40,000 since its inception. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA