10/22/2022
Free Dental Day 2022 is in the books! We provided over $11,000 worth of dental services this year! It could not be done without the hard work and support of many, so I'd like to take a minute to thank some very deserving folks.
First and foremost, I want to thank our awesome, awesome, AWESOME volunteers! I am always amazed by the sacrifice and contribution. This day simply would not exist without you guys. You're the heart of this special day, and I so appreciate each and every one of you… Lauren Smith, Sharon Dumont, Linda Seigl, Laura Long, Nathan Savell, Alan Brasher, Dan and Vickie Collins, Emily Lackey, Lori Brasher, Kristen Alexander, Keirsti McWilliams, Lauren Villaflor, Shonda Higdon, Victoria England, Kinley Derryberry, Addy Hearington, Tori Holloway, Joe Durand, and Dr. Bayli Hedge!
Thank you very much to CB&S Bank! From supplies and food to shirts and signs, your generous donation went very far in helping provide this event to our community. You are asked many times, I'm sure, to give to various organizations and events, and we are very blessed to be one of the recipients of your gifts. Thank you for partnering with us once again!
Thank you to Brasher Accounting and Helen's Flowers for our tents and outdoor set-up. Yours is a hard job, getting up wellllll before dawn. You've done it in the rain, cold, and dark, but because of you, our volunteers and patients are much more comfortable. Thank you for being a friend of this event!
Thank you to The Brass Pin! We love our shirts, and working with you has been such a pleasure! Your generosity allowed this to be the most financially affordable FDD to date. Thank you very much! We look forward to working with you again.
Thanks goes to Brad Robinson with Patterson Dental. You take care of us daily with supplies, tech support, and guidance, but you always go above and beyond for FDD! Thank you for providing supplies that helped treat patients and for all the giveaways in our patient take-home bags. You're a partner for life!
Anita Skibski of Bath Springs Mercantile - holy cow, your doughnuts are amazing! There's a running inside competition on who eats the most each year. Yours are so good that I had a few folks closing in on my record this year! Thank you for feeding us well!
A huge thanks to Dan and Vickie Collins! I have always said this event is more than working on teeth… it's about feeding souls. This special couple delivered in a big way! They designed and provided tracts, witnessed to folks, and counseled people in need. Thank you so much for answering the call and sharing the Lord! You are such a blessing!
A special thanks to others who helped by providing services and products: John Carnett of Triple-C Potty's, Jenny Rowand for security, Susie's Jams and Jellies, Nelda Pritchard, and Annie Ivey.
Last but CERTAINLY not least, I want to thank my work team: Lauren Villaflor, Keirsti McWilliams, Victoria England, Emily Lackey, and Kristen Alexander. Kristen, you did a beautiful job planning and executing this event. You deserve major applause! I am incredibly grateful! For all of you… I can't tell you how many times yesterday I was overcome with pride. Every single day, you work hard - never slacking, never taking the easy road. You are kind to and respectful of each other, our patients, and me. You let God's light shine through you all while providing a very high level of dentistry that is not found everywhere. Yesterday was absolutely no different. I looked around and saw you hustling to get things ready for the next patient. I listened and heard you gently encouraging people and asking how you could serve them. Thank you for having hearts that love people and love the Lord! We truly are one team, one dream.
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