David I. Roos Jr. Scholarship Award
This special year-round opportunity will provide much needed scholarship support to underserved families across metro Atlanta, all corners of the state of Georgia – with an added focus on serving children, teens and families specifcally living in Savannah/Coastal Empire area.
David I. Roos (“The Duke”) was a pioneer in establishing our broader type 1 diabetes (T1D) community and dedicated his life to helping families in Georgia and across the country. Duke served as an advocate and testifed in front of congress – as a longtime supporter, past Board Member of JDRF ‘s Georgia Chapter and philanthropist at the highest level for T1D. In addition to his legacy and work with JDRF. Duke also supported the efforts of Team Type 1 and was one of the original Board Members for Camp Kudzu. Nothing motivated Duke more than his passion for getting kids to camp! He especially enjoyed welcoming campers and families to many of Camp Kudzu’s year-round programs.
As we celebrate Duke’s life and pay tribute to his lasting memory – “WE” (the greater diabetes community) along with Camp Kudzu families – salute Duke and have established in his name the David I. Roos, Jr. Scholarship Award. This special scholarship fund will always be available to those families and children that have the greatest need and ensure that regardless of the economy, budget constraints or other unforeseen circumstances – the David I. Roos, Jr. Scholarship Award will ensure kids get to Camp!
Giving Levels
- The Duke’s Inner Circle – $25,000
- A commitment of $5,000 annually paid each year up to five years
- Provides up to (10) Campers a lifetime of experience over five years for upcoming summers 2023-2027
- In addition to full/partial scholarship support for underserved families — funding also makes “camper supply packs” possible by providing everything a camper needs at camp!
- Your donation will also help Camp Kudzu to host a “Kudzu-One-Day” (K1D) family program in the metro-Savannah area
- Additionally, this level of support will provide scholarships for (2) campers attending a NEW program “Pre-Teen Weekend Retreat” in 2023
- Special Invitation to take part in special research project update gatherings and two tickets for our 2023 Evening Under the Stars.
- Coastal Empire – $12,500
- A commitment of $2,500 annually paid each year up to five years
- Providing up to (6) Campers a lifetime of experience over five years for upcoming summers 2023-2027
- In addition to full/partial scholarship support for underserved families, funding also makes “camper supply packs” possible by providing everything a camper needs at camp!
- Also includes funding for Camp Kudzu to host “Kudzu-One-Day” (K1D) family program in the metro-Savannah area
- T1D Connection – $10,000
- A commitment of $2,000 annually paid each year up to five years
- Help make a difference in the lives of (5) campers over the next five years – total value/impact = PRICELESS!
- In addition to full/partial scholarship support for underserved families, also includes funding for “camper supply packs” – providing everything a camper needs at camp!
- Kudzu’s Yamacraw Bluff – $5,000
- A commitment of $1,000 annually paid each year up to five years
- Help make a difference in the lives of (3) campers with FULL SCHOLARSHIPS over the next five years – total value/impact = priceless!
- “What’s For Lunch?” Club – $1,818
- An outright gift of $1,818 will provide one camper scholarship for our upcoming Teen Retreat Weekend and a week-long summer experience in 2023!
There are many ways you can contribute to this special fund. Camp Kudzu can set up regular payments, annual pledges and of course outright gifts. You may also choose to make a timely year-end tax deduction (100% tax deductible) by making a gift of stock.
If you are interested in learning more about this special opportunity and paying tribute to Duke and the Roos Family, please contact Rob Shaw, Executive Director for Camp Kudzu at (470) 970-1101.
For more information on multi-year pledges please contact Robert Shaw at robert.shaw@campkudzu.org