Whaley Double Dare Fundraiser Raises over $23,000 for Whaley’s Kids

Starting April 26, contestants vied for the chance to be slimed with the authentic slime from the Nickelodeon hit show Double Dare. Whoever raised the most dollars for the Whaley Children’s Center would claim the prize. The contestants were:  Angela Boyce, Amber Taylor, Sheriff Chris Swanson, Clay Church, Daniel Crannie, Fred Zerka, Matt Franklin, McKenzie Miller, Mari and Keilani Copeny, Shannon Easter White, Scott Sassack, and Terry Pickard. The winner who raised the most was Fred Zerka with a total of $8,132. Over the course of ten days, $23,087 was raised to help the children living at the Whaley Children’s Center. On Thursday, May 6, Fred Zerka was dunked in slime. Congratulations Fred!

Thank you to all who participated and donated.

Additional thanks to The Dunk Tank Company and Double Dare!

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For 100 years, Whaley Children’s Center has been a place where children find safety, stability, and hope. As the Flint-based nonprofit celebrates its centennial in 2026, the organization is reflecting on a century of service while continuing to evolve to meet the changing needs of Michigan’s most vulnerable youth.