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Rotary Clubs of DeKalb County Collect Over $500,000 in Used Medical Equipment for the FODAC Equipment Drive
The Rotary Clubs of DeKalb County combined their efforts, broke into teams to collect used medical equipment for FODAC
The Rotary Clubs of DeKalb County combined their efforts and rallied at the 57th Fighter Squadron Restaurant. There, they broke into teams and went out all over the county to collect used medical equipment for FODAC (Friends of Disabled Adults and Children).
Decatur, Georgia—September 1, 2025: Through the DeKalb Rotary Council, the Rotary Clubs of DeKalb participated in a used equipment drive to support FODAC.
Through the club’s efforts, $521,121 of medical equipment was collected for refurbishment and redistribution. This is by far the largest dollar amount this annual effort has ever picked up! There were 72 total volunteers, 11 teams, and 46 pickups were completed, totaling 314 items. This brings the total to $2,683,000 in equipment collected at these annual events since 2013.
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According to Chris Brand, Rotarian and President and CEO of FODAC, “I'm sure this tremendous effort will help hundreds, if not thousands, of people in need.”
About FODAC
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With a strong network of volunteers and partners, FODAC provides refurbished equipment and services for adults and children with disabilities to improve their overall quality of life. Over the years, our model to assist individuals with disabilities has remained the same: to provide free or low-cost wheelchairs and other home medical equipment (HME), vehicle and home adaptations, and more. To meet the needs of individuals more efficiently across Georgia, FODAC opened a second location in Savannah, Georgia, in the Summer of 2024. Above all, our staff is like a family that works together to make every day a little easier and a little more affordable for people in need.
About the Dekalb Rotary Council
The DeKalb Rotary Council comprises all the Rotary Clubs in DeKalb County: Brookhaven, Decatur, Dunwoody, Emory-Druid Hills, North Atlanta, South DeKalb, Stone Mountain, and Tucker. Rotary is a diverse group of business, community, and local government leaders. Inclusion and diversity are at the core of Rotary. The Council meets on the second Monday of each month at the Magnolia Restaurant in Tucker at 11:45 AM.
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For More Information:
Dudley Larus, President, DeKalb Rotary Council
678-863-4239
