Bid For Smiles Online Auction Held to Benefit Nonprofit Dental Clinics Serving Children in Need

Posted: April 21, 2020
Edited by Dentaltown staff

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—America’s ToothFairy held its annual fundraiser to support oral health care for kids in need. Nearly $30,000 was raised during Bid For Smiles, an online auction featuring dental equipment and supplies. Since 2014 the auction has raised more than $630,000 to support safety-net dental clinics and community programs providing preventive services and restorative treatment to children in underserved communities.


Bid For Smiles Online Auction Held to Benefit Nonprofit Dental Clinics Serving Children in Need



Proceeds raised will help members of the America’s ToothFairy Dental Resource Program, which provides an array of support to more than 75 nonprofit dental clinics serving more than 500,000 children nationwide. In addition to financial grants, resources available to member clinics include dental products and equipment, educational materials, and opportunities for community engagement.

“We are especially grateful for the support of our sponsors during this challenging time,” said Jill Malmgren, executive director of America’s ToothFairy. “The effects of COVID-19 are far reaching and it appears no one will be spared the widespread consequences of this virus—especially nonprofit organizations like ours that depend on the generosity of others in order to provide help to those who need it most. Even though times are tough, we intend to continue supporting the essential work of the safety-net dental clinics that rely on us to meet the needs of their communities.”

The auction ended March 27, however monetary donations to support the Dental Resource Program are still being accepted at americastoothfairy.org. Bid For Smiles sponsors and major item donors included Henry Schein, GC America, Darby Dental Supply, and MidMark Corporation.

Additional online auctions are being considered for this fall to supplement income lost due to event cancellations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information about sponsoring future events, contact Jess McDonald at jmcdonald@ncohf.org.
 
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