Last year the Grace Shearon Memorial Foundation lost its leader, Jim Shearon. The founder of the G.R.A.C.E. Fund died unexpectedly Oct 1, 2008.

Despite the loss, his legacy will continue. Jim's philanthropy efforts throughout the Athens metro area included many charitable organizations. From animal rescue groups to the Council on Aging, to Aids Athens and many genres of art professionals, Jim cared about the Athens/Watkinsville community and worked hard to make the area a better place.

In Jim's honor, Hawaii Dawg O , the annual luau to benefit the G.R.A.C.E. Fund at Georgia's Veterinary Teaching Hospital, will be held August 1, 2009 and Grace's Birthday Party  will be held Sunday, Sept 20, both at Ashford Manor Bed and Breakfast in Watkinsville.

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