Help Support the Shepherd Center – A Place of Healing, Hope, and Humanity
The Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia is MORE than just a hospital, it’s a lifeline for individuals recovering from spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, strokes, and other neurological challenges. It’s a place where families find hope, patients find strength, and lives are rebuilt every day. And now, I’m asking for your help to support the place that gave my family exactly that.
This campaign is part of my graduate project for a course in Fundraising at Drexel University. My goal is not only to raise funds but to amplify awareness for the critical work the Shepherd Center does each and every day. I’m inviting you to be part of that impact.
A few years ago, my father had a life-altering accident while cutting down a tree. He nearly lost his leg, suffered a stroke, and experienced significant vision impairment. Our world was turned upside down. But through the compassionate care and world-class rehabilitation at the Shepherd Center, he learned how to walk again. Their staff didn’t just treat him—they uplifted our entire family.
This GoFundMe is dedicated to raising money for the Shepherd Center’s life-changing work. Every donation will go directly toward:
Supporting patients and their recovery journeys through specialized therapies and adaptive technologies
Funding staff training and wellness for the incredible nurses, therapists, and doctors who provide round-the-clock care
Maintaining and expanding the facility, ensuring it remains a state-of-the-art healing environment for current and future patients
No amount is too small—and every contribution makes a difference. Whether it’s $10 or $1,000, you’re helping someone’s parent, child, or loved one get a second chance at life.
Let’s give back to the place that gives so much to so many.
Thank you for your support and compassion,
Kertiss Baisden
Here’s More Info on the Center:
https://www.shepherd.org
guidestar.org/profile/51-0141601