The Rockin’ Out Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation (ROAD) is proud to announce that its latest annual fundraising concert, held August 1, 2025 at The Blue Room in Statesboro, raised a remarkable $132,000—the highest amount ever raised at a single concert in the foundation’s history.
For the third consecutive year, the event was completely sold out, demonstrating overwhelming community support for the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.
The 12th Annual Rockin’ Out Alzheimer’s benefit concert featured the popular A1A – The Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band, delivering a memorable night of music and community spirit. Doors opened at 6:00 pm, with A1A hitting the stage at 7:00 pm, in honor of the legacy of Ms. Evelyn Pope, whose spirit continues to inspire ROAD’s mission
“We’re absolutely thrilled by this outcome,” said Darron Burnette, co-founder of ROAD. “Raising $132,000 at a single concert is a milestone we never imagined—especially forward of the $1.3 million total raised to date. The fact that we sold out for the third year in a row shows just how invested our community is in supporting Alzheimer’s awareness, caregiver resources, and scholarships for the next generation of geriatric nurses.”
Since its inception in 2012, Rockin’ Out Alzheimer’s has raised over $1.3 million in total funds, supporting initiatives such as the Caring Closet, caregiver education, and scholarships for nursing students at Georgia Southern University and Ogeechee Technical College.
Funds raised at this year’s concert will be directed toward:
- Expanding the Caring Closet, providing hygiene essentials to dementia patients in Bulloch and surrounding counties
- Supporting caregiver programs including educational and financial resources
- Awarding nursing scholarships to encourage students to pursue careers in senior and dementia care
