The East Cobb Civitan Club is pleased to announce the 2023 Civitan International “Servant’s Heart Award” has been bestowed on Chris Brand who, since 2003, has served as the President and CEO of Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC). FODAC is the nation’s largest provider of low cost, or free refurbished home medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers and other durable medical goods. Over the years FODAC has provided thousands of disabled individuals with improved mobility. Brand has personally made a great impact during his tenure by adding opportunities to increase the distribution of durable medical goods in Cobb and surrounding communities.
The Servant’s Heart Award, a program of Civitan International, seeks to recognize and honor those “unsung heroes” from the nonprofit, local government, public education and other sectors who have dedicated their lives in service to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Other 2023 finalists nominated for this year’s Award are Jim Hamm, founder of Special Populations Tennis and Renate’ Elliott, Accessibility Services Supervisor for the Cobb County Public Library System.
Civitan International is a global organization impacting lives at the grass roots level through local service clubs. Members of Civitan share a Servant’s Heart and a desire to create positive change for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. There are currently 40 clubs in Georgia, including Camp Big Heart, a service club dedicated to providing inclusive overnight camping for those with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Interested new members are always welcome at upcoming Civitan meetings. For more information about Civitans International and local clubs, please contact Carolyn Polakowski, East Cobb Civitans at 770-722-7075 or Carolyn@caycommunications.com.
