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Dunwoody Amplifies Support of Alzheimer's Initiatives

The Rotary Club of Dunwoody (RCD) is excited to be supporting Alzheimer's initiatives in a big way. Our third annual Golf Tournament - FORE! the Memories - raised $25,000 for Alzheimer's The Longest Day fundraiser, along with an additional $17,000 or so for other club service initiatives. Thanks to Bob O'Brien, Charlie Augello and their team for the golf tournament, sponsorships and auction that led to this success!

That's not all - the Club is actively supporting the launch of Anchor Place Dunwoody - providing respite care for individuals experiencing moderate levels of dementia. This respite center opened in mid-May, offering caretakers a four-hour break twice a week, with lots of fun activities and lunch for participants. Charlie Augello and President-Elect Louise Barden love that this project is similar to a Global Grant project in Italy a few years ago, where Dunwoody was the International Partner for the grant. RCD has invested $10,000 in getting Anchor Place started, and about 10 of our club members are trained to be volunteers in the twice-a-week sessions, with more about to start the training process.

Anchor Place Director Mary Cohen said, "Wow, did we have a BIG time on our first day with participants! The feedback from our friends on the day and from their caregivers afterwards was so encouraging. One friend said, "I haven't had that much fun in a long time!"

Posted by Jackie Cuthbert
June 3, 2024

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