subject: Benefits Of A Fort Collins Pediatric Dentist For You [print this page] March is my least favorite time of yearMarch is my least favorite time of year. It really is when Spring ought to arrive in Fort Collins but seldom does. It's when I plan to fly fish, but shovel snow instead. Two Marches ago, I remember a giant snowstorm that about killed off a breakfast fundraiser near and dear to my heart. This year, we're doing a Luncheon to avoid risking icy roads.
Yep, it is that time of the year yet again for Fort Collins pediatric dentists to recommit to Project Smile. Now in its fifth year, I brag about Project Smile and Fort Collins when ever I talk to dentists, because the program is so distinctive and so Us.
For you newbies, Project Smile was born from the Northern Colorado Small business Association, small business owners wanting to undertake something nice for local colleges. They teamed with Redeemer Church and purchased coats and hats for the little ones of Irish Elementary who were going without. What else can we do? Dentistry! Long story brief, this sentiment of neighborly service, totally government free, has grown into a nonprofit that reaches more than 1200 young children a year.
Project Smile does dental and vision screenings at four schools as well as community education and screenings elsewhere. Last evening, I teamed with PVH Foundation for a dinner/ neighborhood affair in the Aire Mobile Home Park on North (way North) Timberline. What a treat to walk in with my gear and obtain a giant hug from a skinny armed kid named Jesus who recognized me from earlier occasions and some dentistry we did together (you already know his mouth, my hands and our shared hopes). I'm even now flying high from the warmth and eagerness of those 21 youngsters who jumped in the chair, some for their first time.
So now Project Smile is having its fourth annual fundraiser on March 27th. About 400 people are expected for a great box lunch decorated by Putnum Elementary college students. Last year was festive and enjoyable with a number of successes to celebrate for Fort Collins Pediatric Dentists. This year, Project Smile has expanded to provide glasses as well as toothbrushes and cost-free dentistry to each needy youngster in the Poudre College District. They've teamed with PSD along with the Early Childhood Headstart Program to reach out to prekindergarten kids to catch the illness process earlier and avert disease to stretch their dollars. They've hired a part time screening coordinator, applied for grants, and recruited new board members. Project Smile is Happening! It is producing a change of overall health a reality and a modification of lifestyle for a community at risk - ours.
I will be at that luncheon to hang with other Fort Collins pediatric dentists. I'll meet the small business individuals who power the effort as well as the dentists and optometrists who donate or charge drastically lowered charges for their services to these vibrant young youngsters. If you want to go, let me know and I will get you a seat at our table! Project Smile embodies the very best of Fort Collins along with the very best of pediatric dentistry. That is my kinda 501c3!
