Does your child love to talk about sports? ESPN Cleveland is searching for the next Wendy’s Junior Reporter to take the mic!
Parents and legal guardians may enter on behalf of their children ages 6-12 by completing the form below. Entry should include an essay (200 words or less) or video (one-minute or less) where their child shows their Cleveland sports spirit and explains how they’d stand out as a Wendy’s Junior Reporter. One grand prize winner will enjoy a gift card for Cleveland football tickets and get the chance to be featured alongside ESPN Cleveland talent on-air and in digital content during a studio visit—complete with a tasty Wendy’s lunch!
Registration opens at 9:00AM EST on Monday, November 3, 2025, and closes at 11:59PM EST on Friday, November 28, 2025.
Entrants must be the parent or legal guardian of their nominee. Nominees must be age 6-12 at time of entry.
Full Contest Rules can be found here: RULES-25-Football Wendys Jr. Reporter
THE DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION
Wendy’s is committed to creating brighter futures for children through partnerships like these and proudly supports the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption year-round.
Every child deserves a safe, loving, and permanent family. Right now, in the United States, there are more than 100,000 children in foster care who need a family now. Created by Wendy’s founder, Dave Thomas, who was adopted, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is working to be a part of the solution through our evidence-based, results-driven service programs, foster care adoption awareness campaigns, and resources for adoptive families.
Visit DaveThomasFoundation.org to learn how you can help.
Want to learn how the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is impacting those in the Cleveland area? Check out Sean’s story below!
