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Photo Credit: Scott Rogers, The Times, Gainesville, Georgia

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MEDIA CONTACT
Cloud Q. Conrad Director of Program Development cloud@beyonddementiacoalition.org
BEYOND DEMENTIA COALITION, iNC
Beyond Dementia Coalition, Inc. was founded to support those providing care to someone living with dementia. Its mission is to reduce stigma and inspire people through awareness and education to recognize, engage, assist, and ultimately embrace people living with dementia as valued and beloved members of the community. Its programs and services are intended for caregivers, both paid and unpaid, as well as friends, neighbors, first responders, businesses, faith groups, and all members of the community. Beyond Dementia Coalition collaborates with local and national organizations that include Cresswind LLC Fund, Wisdom Project 2030, Alzheimer’s Association, Brenau University, Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, Legacy Link, NGHS, American Red Cross, Georgia Mountain Fiber Arts Guild and area churches. Beyond Dementia Coalition is a license holder with Second Wind Dreams, authorized to deliver Virtual Dementia Tour events to the community. CEO Bill Wittel joined the Beyond Dementia Coalition in 2018 as a volunteer following the diagnosis of his wife, Ellen, with dementia, then stepped into a leadership role at the organization following her passing. He brings over 40 years sales management experience to this role. Beyond Dementia Coalition is a tax-exempt non-profit 501(c)(3), EIN# 92-2315319
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INTERVIEWS

Dr. Tom Smiley interviews CEO Bill Wittel and Director of Program Development Cloud Conrad about the second annual Northeast Georgia Dementia Symposium - a full day focused solely on dementia and the only event of its kind in the region - to be held on September 30th in Gainesville Georgia. The event is free and open to the public.
Source: SoundCloud, Access WDUN
Pamela Kirkland, Morning Edition host for Georgia Public Broadcasting, interviews Cloud Conrad on the unique aspects of dementia caregiving, and why the work of non-profit 501(c)(3) Beyond Dementia Coalition is so important as dementia diagnoses are expected to double in the next 20 - 30 years.
Source: Georgia Public Broadcasting, 2025.
Dr. Tom Smiley interviews Beyond Dementia Coalition CEO Bill Wittel and Executive Director Cloud Conrad about dementia's impact and initiatives their nonprofit organization is focused on this spring, including its $25,000 Matching Challenge and BDC's 2nd Annual Northeast Georgia Dementia Symposium on September 30, 2025.
Source: SoundCloud, Access WDUN
"Beyond Dementia, Alzheimer's Association hold Dementia Symposium to spread awareness, educate" Will Daughtry covers the Northeast Georgia Dementia Symposium presented by Beyond Dementia Coalition and Alzheimer's Association Georgia Chapter September 25, 2024
Image Source: Will Daughtry, WDUN
"Beyond Dementia Coalition, Longstreet Cafe holds dementia training for staff including a 'Virtual Dementia Tour'" Bill Wittel and Cloud Conrad interviewed by Will Daughtry for Access WDUN Gainesville September 18, 2024
Image Source: Will Daughtry, WDUN
"What Beyond Dementia Coalition is Up To: Virtual Dementia Tour May 22, Dementia Symposium September 25" Bill Wittel Interviewed on WDUN 550AM/102.9 FM in Gainesville Georgia May 21, 2023

ARTICLES

New Non-Profit to Facilitate Virtual Dementia Tours Rachel Estes, The Times June 15, 2023

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