Shepherd Center Patient Support
Supporting patient rehabilitation
Shepherd Center Patient Support supplies new clothing (t-shirts, socks, bathing suits, and tear-away pants) appropriate for physical therapy to aid patients in their recovery at this world-famous hospital.
This clothing is stored in a "clothes closet" ready for immediate use when a new patient arrives or patients need replacement clothing.
Shepherd Center expresses appreciation for support from Assistance League of Atlanta.
Members also deliver a bag of cookies, smiles, hugs, and a greeting card to patients celebrating birthdays, many of whom are far from home.
In 2008-2009, Assistance League of Atlanta delivered clothing and treats for more than 400 patients to use.
Testimonials
"Newly admitted patients without the proper clothes for therapy don't have to miss a single day of rehabilation thanks to Assistance League of Atlanta."
Spinal Column, the magazine of Shepherd Center
"We really appreciate your donations to our clothes closet. When patients have an emergency or need a bathing suit, we just grab something from the closet. Your sweet treats and cards mean so much to our patients who can't go out for birthdays and whose families may live out of town."
Katie Blair
Shepherd Center Volunteer Services Assistant
"Many times our patients arrive from another hospital with a hospital gown and nothing else. We get patients up and into therapy on their first day when possible, but not without the proper clothes. Thanks to Assistance League, it's one less thing that stressed-out family members have to worry about."
Alana Shepherd, founding board member of Shepherd Center
Assistance League of Atlanta is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization and donations are tax deductible. DONATE NOW
For more information about Shepherd Center Patient Support, contact us.
