It's about to happen. This is a project that has been in the works for two years! It's a partnership begun by Roswell Rotary joining four Rotary Clubs (Roswell, Alpharetta, John's Creek, North Fulton) together to serve our shared community. This is the power of Rotary and the power of partnership.

A 40-foot container will be delivered to the American Legion Post 201 parking lot at 201 Wills Road, Alpharetta. This container will serve as a collection and distribution point for new and gently used medical equipment.

The Rotary Clubs of Roswell and Alpharetta and the American Legion Post 201 will manage the project along with the Rotary Clubs of Johns Creek and North Fulton. Other partners include Vision Warriors and the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars). Donations can be dropped off at the container while some pickups in the area will be coordinated.  High demand items will be sanitized and redistributed locally by distribution partners to clinics, hospitals, and other healthcare workers. Equipment requiring further repair or not immediately needed will be stored for FODAC to collect. This initiative aims to address the environmental impact of medical waste and the growing demand for affordable medical equipment in Georgia. According to a 2018 CDC study, over 2 million Georgia residents live with disabilities that limit their mobility or daily functioning.

FODAC's DME program repairs, refurbishes, and reissues donated equipment such as wheelchairs, scooters, patient lifts, and hospital beds for a minimal one-time registration fee of $25. The organization annually provides around 8,000 items to 3,000-4,000 clients.

The new Alpharetta collection site is part of FODAC's strategy to increase its annual collection and refurbishment from 10,000 to 14,000 items to meet growing demand.

Community members are encouraged to donate gently used medical equipment at the new collection site. For more information contact Jonathan Crooks jonathancrooks@bellsouth.net