Denny Lynch releases Dave Thomas tribute book with proceeds going to adoption charity
Former Wendy’s communications chief Denny Lynch has published Call Me Dave, a memoir-style tribute to Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas. All author proceeds will go to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, underscoring the book’s tie to Thomas’s legacy and adoption advocacy.
Why it matters: - The book ties a Wendy’s founder biography to a real-world cause, with all author proceeds going to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. - The release adds attention to the foundation’s adoption mission and Dave Thomas’s second legacy beyond Wendy’s.
What happened: - Denny Lynch, the former senior vice president of communications for Wendy’s and a board member of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, released his debut book with Koehler Books. - The book is titled Call Me Dave. - The book is out now. - Lynch said the book is a tribute to Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy’s.
The details: - Call Me Dave follows Thomas’s life from a childhood marked by loneliness, neglect and abuse to his dream of owning a hamburger stand. - That dream grew into a fast-food chain with more than 6,000 restaurants worldwide. - The book includes a foreword by Wendy Thomas, Dave Thomas’s daughter and the inspiration behind the Wendy’s logo. - Lynch includes never-before-shared stories from years of traveling with Thomas and being one of his closest friends. - The book also covers the creation of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Dublin, Ohio. - The foundation raises awareness, supports families and advocates for positive change in the adoption process. - Thomas was adopted, and he used that experience to push for children still needing homes. - Lynch helped shape the foundation’s mission for two decades as a founder and former chairman for the association. - Lynch said Thomas left two legacies: Wendy’s restaurants worldwide and the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. - For more information about events or the author, visit Denny Lynch Author.
Between the lines: - The book is positioned as both a corporate history and a personal account, which can broaden its appeal beyond Wendy’s followers. - The proceeds arrangement turns the release into a fundraising mechanism, not just a commemorative project.
What's next: - Sales of Call Me Dave will continue to benefit the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. - Lynch is promoting the book through author events and related updates.
The bottom line: - Call Me Dave turns Dave Thomas’s story into a tribute book with a direct charitable impact.
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