In the heart of Statesboro, Georgia, a vibrant community initiative is making waves in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. Rockin' Out Alzheimer's is a dedicated organization that combines the power of music, community, and compassion to support those affected by Alzheimer's and their families.
Our mission is to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's research and support services, while supporting those living with Alzheimer's and providing resources and respite for caregivers who face daily challenges.
The foundation was started in 2012 with the hopes of expanding awareness and helping fight Alzheimer’s disease by holding the softball tournament, Striking Out Alzheimer’s. In 2013 we began our music concerts, Rockin’ Out Alzheimer’s, to help raise over $1,000,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association. In 2018, we became an official foundation and have continued on doing our Rockin’ Out Alzheimer’s concerts.
We opened the Caring Closet, a service to Bulloch county and surrounding counties to assist families caring for individuals with dementia. To qualify, patients should have a physician’s diagnosis of dementia and should be living at home and not being served by hospice. Throughout the year, we continue to provide educational resources throughout the community through our partnership with the UGA CARE Center, often hosting community listening sessions for Bulloch County residents concerning brain health, recently diagnosed with, or caring for family and loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia.
In addition, we provide funds to local caregivers and assist with education expenses of Georgia Southern nursing students who are majoring in Geriatric care. A scholarship has been established by the GSU Foundation.
The community's response has been overwhelmingly positive, with local businesses, volunteers, and area residents coming together to support the cause. The sense of solidarity and shared purpose has strengthened community bonds and brought hope to many families affected by Alzheimer's.
The 2020 concert was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, yet our sponsors were gracious to donate to our cause. In 2021, The Blue Room in Statesboro, Georgia, hosted our Fleetwood Mac cover-band concert raising over $80,000! Rockin’ Out Alzheimer’s concerts’ primary focus is in memory of Ruth Ann Hill and our long-term goal is to turn this concert into the premier-event in the region, which consistently nets over $75,000 annually. The money raised supports Alzheimer’s Research and the Alzheimer’s Association. This year’s concert, taking place this Friday, August 2 at The Blue Room, features Eagles and Tom Petty cover bands.
Tickets are still available and can be purchased online here.
Rockin' Out Alzheimer's is a shining example of how a community can come together to make a difference. By combining the power of music, compassion, and community spirit, we are not only raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer's but also providing essential support to those who need it most.
You can learn more about Rockin’ Out Alzheimer’s and find out how you can help by visiting us online at https://rockinoutalzheimers.org.
