The AMDA Foundation is pleased to announce the 2009 Art at The Wall. During this event, held March 5-7, 2009, at the 32nd annual AMDA Symposium in Charlotte, NC, we will display and auction off artwork at the Foundation exhibit booth located near the Ballroom and meeting rooms at the Charlotte Convention Center. The event will showcase art from residents of long term care facilities, as well as other artisans from around the country and other donated items. We have over 100 items available for bidding or exercising a new "Buy It Now" feature we're introducing! Please stop by to make a bid or purchase and support the Foundation and its research efforts.

The Wall of Caring began at the 2002 AMDA Annual Symposium and continues to be a popular tradition at each Annual Symposium. The Wall is placed at the AMDA Foundation’s exhibit booth and contributors are asked to write a tribute to a mentor, family member, colleague or someone else who has been an inspiration to them in their life. The Wall is then constructed with individual "bricks" that have a personalized tribute on them. The Wall is a very visible means for AMDA members to support the research activities of the Foundation by making a contribution to the Wall of Caring and honoring someone special. Contributions come from individual AMDA members as well as AMDA State Chapters. Help fortify our Wall of Caring - All donations received in 2009 will support the AMDA Foundation Futures Program!