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You don't want to receive a call from them if you're the spouse of a first responder, but the 200 Club of the Coastal Empire has been helping families who have lost their loved ones in the line of duty since 2001 — a mission close to the heart of its president, Mark Dana. A police officer for a time, Dana left active duty after two deaths from other officers close to him and has channeled his passion for first responders into the organization. On today's episode of Difference Makers, he sits down with Adam to discuss the origins of the organization, what it is like to sit down with one of those families right after their loved one has died and the many programs and events the 200 Club offers to the community.

(6:12): How he got involved in the 200 Club of the Coastal Empire and its history in the area

(12:30): The 200 Club's membership base and stories of the people they have helped

• Two Hundred Club of the Coastal Empire gives food to Chatham County first responders  (SMN, Nov. 17, 2016)
• Families First anniversary raises $1,000 for 200 Club in Savannah (SMN, Aug. 10, 2018)
• A little yarn, a lot of love: Savannah woman crochets afghans for 200 Club's families of fallen first responders (SMN, Jan. 27, 2019)

(16:22): How many families they have helped since 2001

• Two Hundred Club of the Coastal Empire to assist fallen Ludowici police chief's survivors (SMN, Sept. 18, 2018)

(19:57): How to approach speaking with the family after the death of their loved one

(28:45): Programs and events offered by the 200 Club

• Bunny in the City: Savannah Mile runners deliver for 200 Club (SMN, Jun. 2, 2018)
• Super Bowl Party Boston Butts Sale - (Feb 1-2, 2019)
• Valor Awards (Feb. 28)

(37:08): How the 200 Club offers long-term support for the families

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