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Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Pause and remember the cause
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Juli Owens and Sally Dorsey. Photo by Jim Fitts.
Next time you’re pawing through the closet trying to find that elusive black sequinned evening bag, take a second to consider the work the night’s shindig supports.
If you read Monday’s paper, you might have spotted the story about Capt. Furat, an Iraqi soldier who switched sides and signed up to fight with American forces.
Badly injured in 2005, he was brought to Atlanta’s Shepherd Center, where he’s had several procedures and months of rehab. Today he regularly comes to Shepherd, which has absorbed the cost of Furat’s care, to exercise and visit.
“These guys care about you,” Furat told me recently.
Shepherd’s mission of research and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injury and disease, acquired brain injury, multiple sclerosis and other neuromuscular problems is supported by events like the annual Legendary Party.
The 19th annual Legendary event was Nov. 3 at the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead. Led by chair Juli Owens, the gala raised more than $658,000 for Shepherd Center’s Irene and George Woodruff Family Residence Center.
Honorary chair Angie Marshall was recognized for her many years of service and support. Sally Dorsey is chairing next year’s ball, so you’ll want to be there.
Right now, the folks at Shepherd would love to tell you about volunteer opportunities and other ways to support the hospital. Visit at www.shepherd.org.
