Wellwood School in Fayetteville contributes to fund for needy animals
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Students at Wellwood School in Fayetteville spent part of their St. Patrick's Day selling shamrocks to benefit the Shamrock Animal Fund. Children dressed in green to celebrate Irish heritage stopped at the table set up by the Cooking with Pets Club. That's where they could contribute a dollar for a paper shamrock and a blow pop. Their signed shamrock was then posted on the wall.
Fifth grade student Adena Rochelson said it best, "We're selling shamrocks for the Shamrock fund." Her classmate Viktoryia Radchuk said," I like selling them because the money is going to animals in need and I'm happy about that."
Shamrock Animal Fund founder Jamie Pomilio-Mulcahy joined her husband Matt Mulcahy in taking questions about their dog named Shamrock whose passing inspired the Shamrock Animal Fund. The Wellwood students were curious about Shamrock's age, appearance and size. They also learned how the Shamrock Animal Fund is raising money to help animals in need get veterinary care.
Club advisor Laurie Capponi learned of the Shamrock Animal Fund from her childhood friend Jamie Pomilio-Mulcahy. The students in the club quickly approved the idea of supporting the fund once they saw Shamrock's picture and learned of the fund's mission. "We have the means to care for our animals." said club advisor Laurie Capponi."Most of our children have been taught to love animals. I think they need a reason to pull back a little to look broader than this community to see what happens to animals who aren't as lucky as theirs."
Capponi added,"They get it. The gratitude kicks in once you are grateful for what you have you realize how much you want to give to others." As the walls of the cafeteria filled with pictures of Shamrock and shamrocks it was apparent the message of caring and compassion was getting through.
The inaugural Shamrock's Celebration will be held this Saturday night March 20th at PJ's Pub and Grill in Armory Square. Click here for details.
