Giving Challenge 2024 is almost here, and it is the most extensive fundraising event for the Aphasia Community Center, Inc. The Giving Challenge takes place on April 9 and 10, 2024. The Community Foundation of Sarasota County sponsors this 24-hour event beginning at noon on April 9th. The Patterson Foundation matches all online donations between $25 and $100 made by different donors. Over 800 not-for-profit organizations take part in the Giving Challenge.
Aphasia: What is it ?
Aphasia is a loss of language resulting from stroke or other brain injury. As an adult communication disability, aphasia affects spoken and written language, namely… speaking, writing, reading, and/or understanding others, but without loss of intellect.
Join Us
The Aphasia Community Center, Inc. welcomes all persons with aphasia in Sarasota and surrounding counties including full-time residents, part-time residents, and extended visitors in Florida.
Programs
The Aphasia Community Center, Inc. (ACC) provides program sessions for persons with aphasia, an acquired adult communication/language disorder after stroke or other brain injury. Sessions are FREE and focus on improving and maintaining communication skills and well-being for persons with aphasia through social and functional group activities. These include conversation, reading, writing, number skills and exercise. Facilitators use aphasia-friendly materials and supportive techniques.
The Aphasia Community Center, Inc. is hosting a
Celebration Dinner
Saturday, March 22nd 5:30-7:30pm
Concordia Lutheran Church-Willer Hall
2185 Wood Street, Sarasota, Fl
This event includes…
- Catered Dinner
- Silent Auction
- “A day In the Life at the ACC” presentation
Tickets are $15.00 per person
Contact Becky Reese at breese516@yahoo.com
Cash or checks
(payable to Aphasia Community Center, Inc.)
There are 100 tickets available for this event.
