By Alejandro Beckrich | Smiles Forever Bolivian Clinic Director
The Giving Season is Here!
To Our Donors and Supporters:
First of all, thanks once again for your continuous support and commitment to Smiles Forever.
Allow me to provide a brief report of activities of our ongoing activities and projects & opportunities to give on Nov. 28th Pacific time for Nov. 29th Giving Tuesday & receive 50% match from both Global Giving UK (starts 4:01 p.m. Pacific time) and Global Giving US. (starts 9:01 p.m. Pacific time):
Star Student Shirley now working with Adult Patients
1. Shirley our star student is moving on in her training from children to adult patients. Shirley completed the sealants quote in her requirement book for graduation. Her theoretical knowledge is solid and she can explain to the patient and relatives or tutors why she is placing a sealant. Shirley's communication skills about promotion and education in prevention have grown exponentially along with her own patient work.
Dr. Quinteros Weekly Prepares a Schedule to Reflect Beneficiary Needs
2. A sample of our continuous weekly schedule divided in morning and afternoon shifts and at the same time every shift is divided in 2 service groups per shift. This schedule is adjusted every week according to the necessities of our beneficiaries and the different procedures from extractions to fillings, from dental cleanings to recall and evaluation.
Asociacion Vidas, composed of Blind Dental Care Recipients, has Treatments extended to Families
3. Smiles Forever has a commitment to provide quality and preventive dental work. This tradition continues as we expand help to the families of our newest clients--collectively called Asociacion Vidas ( a group composed of blind people). Since their necessities are big and their capability of working is really limited in Bolivia, providing dental care for their families is not at the top of their list. After a careful analysis of this need, we decided to include their direct family (wives and children) into the beneficiaries group, expanding our service for this organization from 32 beneficiaries to almost 90. The procedure is simple. They come and register their family members and schedule the evaluation appointment and from there our hygienist and dentists team will continue with the work.
Your Global Giving Choices for Giving Tuesday actually begin Monday Nov. 28th at 4:01 p.m. on UK--Donate in Pounds and you will help us receive 50% match, and also help our project "Provide Dental Care for 30,000 Bolivian Children" be in line for monetary prizes--the top one of 2,000 pounds is worth $2,500! 600 pounds per project can receive matching of 50%, that's $750 plus $375 more equaling $1,125! Small donations, as little as 6 pounds which is under $10, are also welcome as we need a minimum number of individuals supporting our incredible work in Bolivia. Look for our entire family of three Smiles Forever projects, as they are all eligible. This contest runs through December 31st. Even if matching funds are depleted, your donation still counts toward making Smiles Forever eligible for prizes.
If you prefer to give generously in U.S. dollars, find us starting at 9:01 p.m. Monday Nov. 28th Pacific time for 50% matching. Here just "Provide Dental Care for 30,000 Bolivian Children" is listed, but you may give up to $1,000 which is eligible for a match as long as funds last. Of course, your small donations encourage us and Smiles Forever values them, too. You may give beyond $1,000 if this fits your giving profile. Global Giving generates a thank you and tax information virtually instantly. The U.S. Global Giving campaign goes to December 31st.
Our sincere gratitude from everyone at Smiles Forever and from those thousands that we serve. Remember both contests continue through December 31st. For those who find Recurring Giving more convenient, there is a special grant to match your original donation of up to $200, provided your recurring donation lasts at least 4 months. Thank you for helping so many!
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