The Whirl: Shell It Out for Wee Care 2025

On Mar. 6, Wee Care hosted its 10th annual Shell it Out fundraiser at Whitaker & Atlantic. For nearly 20 years, Wee Care has been offering free preschool education to economically disadvantaged children in Raleigh, helping them develop the social, emotional and cognitive skills needed for kindergarten and beyond. The festive evening featured a DJ, auction, raffle, oysters, hors d’oeuvres and drinks.

Kris Welsh, Ashley Seamster, Allison Thompson, Kimberly Powers, Hannah Catherine Watson, Margery Clifton, Susan Weaver
Hannah Catherine Watson, Kelly Reichert, Ashley Wallace


Casey Parvin, Ellen Safrit
Jennifer Lumpkin, Laura-Burke Kerr, Stephanie Fordham, Penny Link
Bobby Martin

This article originally appeared in the May 2025 issue of WALTER magazine.

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