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giving back, giving smiles

by Sarah Hawes

T oday a co-worker of mine shared a familiar “Bridging the oral
story; an elementary school student he has healthcare gap for
treated through our Ronald McDonald children and adults
Care Mobile® who had never seen a will ensure a healthier
dentist nor a toothbrush. Barriers to entry kept this ”community tomorrow.
child from the dental care services he so desperately

needed, and it has taken over two summers of dental
treatments to find his healthy smile.

Last year, in recognition of this need, the

Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida (HCN) hosting events two weeks in a row.

hosted its inaugural Give Kids A Smile® event on Give Kids a Smile will be held on February

February 28th, to give underprivileged children access 13th for Children 18 and under, followed

to free dental services. Twenty volunteers joined by Park Family’s Dentistry from the Heart

HCN dentists and dental assistants to provide thirty February 27th event for adults 18 and older.

six children with over $21,000 in donated sealants, Bridging the oral healthcare gap for children

fluoride treatments and more. and adults will ensure a healthier community

This year, HCN is looking to make an even tomorrow.

bigger impact than ever before. With local statistics For details about Give Kids a Smile contact

indicating that thousands of people go without 239.658.3000 or www.healthcareswfl.org

LOCAL LORENZO WALKER DENTAL dental care, HCN is ramping up efforts to reach For details about Dentistry from the Heart
ASSISTANT STUDENTS TEACH CHILDREN
ABOUT ORAL HYGIENE WHILE THEY WAIT more children…and adults. By partnering with Park contact 239.263.1151 or www.myparkdental.

TO BE SEEN Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, these two groups are com.

PAINTING DAYS LIVE AUCTION PARTY

Monday, February 22 Sunday, February 28

Tuesday, February 23 5 to 8 PM

10 AM to 4 PM Enjoy an evening of fine

Watch as artists set up wine, hors d’oeuvres and a
their easels on Third
spirited live auction. Freshly

Street South and create painted works will be sold

beautiful works of art that to the highest bidder.

beautifully illustrate Third Auctioneer Scott Robinson

Street South and the will host the event at a

Avenues. Private Club in Naples.

ARTISTS WORKSHOPS FEBRUARY 22 - 28, 2016

Wednesday and Thursday, February 24 & 25 BENEFITTING
10 AM to 4 PM

Artists will offer painting tips and techniques through
limited workshops and demonstrations.

For a complete list of artists, painting locations, workshops
and Auction information, visit www.thirdstreetsouth.com.

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