Thanks to Cindy Theiler for sending us advance notice of a very special event the East Cobb-based Aloha to Aging is holding later this summer. The non-profit organization has expanded its services to a five-county area, and is having this fundraiser to help with those growing obligations.
The gala is Aug. 18 at Kennesaw State University, and is honoring Dr. Betty Siegel, the former long-time president of the school, a critical figure in its growth from a junior college to the third-largest university in Georgia.
Some background on Siegel, in case you weren’t aware, she’s been diagnosed with dementia, and this MDJ story from last fall illustrates not only her situation, but her husband’s role as a caregiver:
Aloha to Aging’s Inaugural Gala will honor retired Kennesaw State University’s former president Dr. Betty Siegel. Proceeds from the event will fund programs and services to ensure enhanced quality of life for seniors, their care partners, and the community. 5 p.m., reception and silent auction; 6:30 p.m., dinner and program. Tickets are $125 per person. KSU Center, 333 Busbee Dr., Kennesaw.
More info: Alohatoaging.org/inaugural-gala or info@alohatoaging.org.
Background:
Since 2009, Aloha to Aging, Inc. (a 501c3 organization) has been empowering family caregivers, aging care recipients, volunteers and our community in a positive, nurturing manner through quality-targeted programming.
Due to the organization’s popularity and need in the community, Aloha to Aging has expanded its east Cobb County-based services and programs to include participants in a five-county area, including Cobb, Cherokee, DeKalb, Fulton and Paulding. In addition, many of its programs are mobile and can be and are facilitated at locations convenient to participants. Last year the organization served more than 2,900 people (including volunteers) from middle school to up to 99 years young and the numbers are growing.
Aloha to Aging provides a number of quality programs and services, including:
– Aloha Day Club (2 locations – east and west Cobb); therapeutically structured, social day respite program for adults 55 and older who are no longer driving and are in need of engaging activities, exercise and socialization outside their residence
– Monthly support groups focused on Alzheimer’s disease, family care givers and Parkinson’s disease
– Two Simulation Programs for both age-health related and cognitive changes
– Numerous monthly education and weekly specially designed wellness programs specifically aimed to meet the needs and interest of seniors and family caregivers
With the increasing senior population across the nation, especially in the Atlanta/Cobb County area, our unique programs are needed even more to ensure enhanced quality of life for our seniors, their care partners and our community.
To help fund these needed programs, Aloha to Aging will host its inaugural gala honoring Dr. Betty Siegel, Kennesaw State University’s former president, at KSU Center in Kennesaw on Aug. 18. This fun-filled evening will include dinner, drinks, and a live and silent auction. Individual gala tickets are $125 per person and sponsorship levels range from $1,000 to $10,000.
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