Christine had the pleasure of spending the morning with Mr. Mark Benoit, Chair of the School of Academic Studies for the St. Clair College Chatham campus. After graduating from the Windsor campus over 13 years ago, she was able to visit the new Centre for Applied Health Sciences building and learn all about the innovative partnerships, research and development and programs they offer. She is proud to be SCC alumni!
On Saturday, June 1st, Bright Smiles in partnership with the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit, provided $2,298.49 worth of FREE dental hygiene treatment to 14 people in need in our community.
Our “Give Where You Live” initiative has now provided over $38,000 in FREE dental care!
We couldn’t do a fraction of what we do without wonderful volunteers like:
A huge thank you to the Chatham-Kent Community Health Centre for their time and hard work with booking this clinic for their clients in need.
This morning Leeanne from the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit and Christine from Bright Smiles met with M.P.P. Rick Nicholls to discuss the free dental care for low income seniors announcement in the budget.
We continue to advocate for low income adults to be included in the plan and look forward to learning more as details about the plan are released.
On Sunday April 14th, in partnership with the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit, we hosted our 14th “Give Where You Live” dental hygiene day. We provided $2,000 worth of FREE treatment. We have now provided $35,800 worth of care at no cost to people in need in our community!
We are so grateful for those who volunteered on Sunday to make the clinic a success. A huge heartfelt thank you to you too:
On Saturday, March 16th, Bright Smiles in partnership with the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit and help from our wonderful volunteers were able to provide 15 people in need with FREE dental exams, scaling, polishing and fluoride treatments through our “Give Where You Live” program.
We provided $2,500 worth of treatment and none of that would have been possible without the help of;
On Sunday January 13th we were happy to host a “Give Where You Live” FREE dental hygiene day for Habitat for Humanity. Without the help of our wonderful volunteers, we would not have been able to provide over $2,300 worth of free treatment to those in need in our community!
I’d like to personally thank our wonderful volunteers:
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Please note that Bright Smiles is closing from January 24th to February 26th as Christine is heading to Indonesia and the Philippines to help spread smiles!
Christine will have limited internet access while away but will be prompt in returning calls and emails when she returns on the 25th of February.
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On Saturday, December 8, Bright Smiles in partnership with the Chatham Kent Public Health Unit hosted our 11th “Give Where You Live” FREE dental hygiene clinic. We provided $2,761.96 worth of free treatment to clients from the Blenheim Youth Centre!
A huge thank you to our volunteers for making the day a success!
Also, thank you to Laura Carrick, RMT for graciously donating two 30 minute massages; one for a lucky volunteer and one for a client. Congratulations to our winners!
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