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Please consider a contribution to The Old School Garden or Alzheimer's Association.

Background

Debbie was an active volunteer at the Old School Garden during her time in Clayton, GA before she moved to Virginia. She always loved gardening, flowers and plants, and the sense of community that came with a shared space. Any donations will be used to support garden operations, supplies, and future gardeners!

Old School Garden:
-Periodically supports students and non-profits with scholarships and/or donations.
-Hosts potlucks and community garden workdays.
-Has a yearly seed swap at sign-up time.
-Offers plant sales bi-annually with on-site gardening expertise and plant identification.
-Maintains a bee, butterfly and bird friendly environment with an abundance of pollinator plants in the garden.
-Offers educational classes on planting, growing, harvesting and propagation.
-Maintains a Victory Garden ensuring substantial food donations to the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia.

A message from OSG:
"The teamwork of our volunteers and the activities they perform throughout the year help us continue to offer 5’ x 20’ plots to gardeners for a $20 per year fee. Some plant beautiful flowers while others plant a huge variety of produce. Our garden includes a bee apiary, victory garden, and a donation rate to the local food bank of over 30% of what we grow"
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Recent contributions to The Old School Garden

Anonymous
$50.00
Gave to The Old School Garden in memory of Deborah
Nov. 6, 2025, 12:16 p.m. EST
Allie, David, Sylvia, Millie, Marissa, Jackson, and Nora
$85.00
Gave to The Old School Garden in memory of Deborah
Submitted by Allison Grunst on Nov. 4, 2025, 8:33 p.m. EST

About Alzheimer's Association

The Alzheimer's Association focuses on ending Alzheimer's and every other type of dementia with an emphasis on research, public education, detection, reducing risk and providing family and patient care and support.

Frequently asked questions

Answered by a team member at Alzheimer's Association

  • What is your mission?

    The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

  • How are donations used?

    The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s disease care, support and research. We provide services to those affected by Alzheimer’s, advocate for policy change and scientific funding, and advance research toward prevention, treatment and, ultimately, a cure. A donor-supported organization, the Association allocates its funds in an ethical and responsible manner that exceeds the rigorous standards of America’s most
    experienced charity evaluator, the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance. The Association also holds a National Charity Seal from the Alliance.

  • What can be done with a $100 donation?

    $100 can fund a care consultant to answer phones in the middle of the night through the Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline - 800.272.3900

  • What progress has been made already thanks to your donors?

    Because of our donor support, the Alzheimer's Association has been able to receive over 220,000 calls to our 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900), offering free confidential support and information. We've granted more than $59 million to 253 new scientific investigations in aggressive pursuit of our vision of a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia®. And we've led advocacy efforts to achieve a $300 million increase in federal Alzheimer’s and dementia research funding.

  • What is the history of your organization?

    The Alzheimer’s Association was founded in 1980 by a group of family caregivers and individuals who recognized the need for an organization that would unite caregivers, provide support to those facing Alzheimer’s and advance research into the disease.

Recent contributions to Alzheimer's Association

Anonymous
$100.00
Gave to Alzheimer's Association in memory of Deborah
Nov. 7, 2025, 6:44 p.m. EST
Nikki and Brandon Kane, Taylor and Dylan Musgjerd and Elizabeth Stevens
$75.00
Gave to Alzheimer's Association in memory of Deborah
Submitted by Nikki Kane on Nov. 7, 2025, 1:26 p.m. EST
Anonymous
$50.00
Gave to Alzheimer's Association in memory of Deborah
Nov. 6, 2025, 12:19 p.m. EST
Barry and Maria Cassidy
$50.00
Gave to Alzheimer's Association in memory of Deborah
Oct. 31, 2025, 6:41 p.m. EDT
Anonymous
$100.00
Gave to Alzheimer's Association in memory of Deborah
Oct. 30, 2025, 9:12 p.m. EDT
$100.00
Gave to Alzheimer's Association in memory of Deborah
Oct. 30, 2025, 5:20 p.m. EDT

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So sorry to hear the sad news of Debbie’s death. My  family and I were always welcomed so warmly by the McAteers to the…

So sorry to hear the sad news of Debbie’s death. My  family and I were always welcomed so warmly by…

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