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.
James O'Driscoll, brother of Shannon, dives into the freezing waters off Gooseberry Island in Westport, MA for the annual Plunge of the Faithful in celebrating the life of Shannon O'Driscoll who was killed in 2006 by an SUV driver while holding a sign supporting organized day care programs in the state. The money raised is given to The Neediest Family Fund to help area needy families during Christmas.  PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
James O'Driscoll, brother of Shannon, dives into the freezing waters off Gooseberry Island in Westport, MA for the annual Plunge of the Faithful in celebrating the life of Shannon O'Driscoll who was killed in 2006 by an SUV driver while holding a sign supporting organized day care programs in the state. The money raised is given to The Neediest Family Fund to help area needy families during Christmas.  PHOTO PETER PEREIRA