Director’s Update

March 2008 Newsletter

Dakota Medical Foundation Awards Red River Valley Dental Access Project the Star Award

On January 28, 2008, Dakota Medical Foundation awarded RRVDAP the Star Award for its outstanding efforts for less fortunate residents of the Red River Valley. It was also given in recognition of RRVDAP’s outstanding performance in reaching and exceeding goals that have positively impacted the health of the people in the region. Dr. John Hicks, a board member, graciously accepted this award on behalf of RRVDAP.

Reaching Out and Helping All That We Can

We have served over 3500 patients in the past five years and continue to hear the wonderful support of patients and the community. One patient that was seen a few months ago told me she had called over 20 dentists in town and no one would help. She was brought to tears when I told her we could. Her teeth were making her sick. She came to the Urgent Care Walk-In Dental Clinic and we helped by extracting the bad teeth and pointed her in the right direction to get continued dental care.

Many of the patients that come to us are in despair and have no options. We just hope we are able to help them and lead them to better dental health. Without the support of the community through donations and volunteering, we could not continue to do this great service.

DMF Matching Grant Funds Still Needed

RRVDAP started its fundraising campaign for the DMF Matching Grant in November. Thank you for all the generous donations already received. It is greatly appreciated. We have approximately $10,000 more to be raised to capture the matching funds still available. This money is used for our operating expenses. We will continue to send letters asking for support, without it our doors could not remain open.

Swanson Health Products Sets up a Fund

Swanson Health Products set up a Healthy Community Fund with Dakota Medical Foundation, in which they designated $10,000 to Red River Valley Dental Access Project. Thank you Swanson Health Products for your continued support. A special thank you goes out to Doug Anderson, CFO of Swanson Health Products, for his amazing commitment to our cause. It is much appreciated!!

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