The next FODAC (Friends of Disabled Adults and Children) equipment drive is happening on Saturday, August 3. FODAC collects durable home medical equipment, refurbishes it, then donates it with little or no cost to prequalified clients. This project has already collected, refurbished, and redistributed approximately $2 million worth of durable medical equipment from local residents and businesses in the metro Atlanta area. 

 

Fellow Rotarian Mike Emanuele, past president of the North Atlanta Rotary Club, has requested our club’s help again this year. Mike says, “This event has been successful in the past due to the efforts of your clubs and we are hoping that we can continue that again this year. We could currently use more trucks, trailers and volunteers, so we would love to have any help we can get. This is a good hands-on project, and we have found it is a great way to introduce prospective members to Rotary as they get to contribute, see the results of their efforts, and interact with Rotarians from several clubs.”  

 

Here’s how to get involved:

 

First, fill out the volunteer questionnaire here and return to project coordinator Ralph Sims of North Atlanta Rotary (ralphdsims@gmail.com). Having this info beforehand allows them to schedule the equipment pickups by groups and is vital to making sure we get the right people and vehicles to go get the equipment. Items will include power wheelchairs, adjustable beds, body hoists, walkers, crutches, etc.

 

On Saturday, Aug. 3, at 8:30 am, meet at the back patio of the 57th Restaurant, which is located next to PDK Airport on Clairmont Road in Chamblee. Grab some (free) breakfast and drinks. Groups will head out to pick up equipment and return it to FODAC trucks at the 57th. Everyone is usually done between 1 and 2 pm.

 
Don’t own a truck? Didn’t eat your spinach? No problem – there are other jobs for volunteers!

 

Questions? Reach out to Ralph Sims (770-778-1907 or ralphdsims@gmail.com) of the North Atlanta Rotary Club.